Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME, is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse for full-time night shifts on a 12-hour schedule. You will deliver safe, high-quality patient care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and provide education to patients and families.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS or ENPC, and at least one year in an ED or acute care setting. A BSN is preferred; CEN is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS/ENPC certifications as required.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year ER/nurse experience; acute care setting preferred.
• BSN preferred; CEN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Direct patient care in the Emergency Department and supervise nursing staff and education.
• Communicate changes in patient condition with physicians and document accordingly.
• Ensure EMTALA compliance and report abuse per guidelines; protect patient privacy and confidentiality.

Education

Registered Nurse License (RN)

BSN preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

PALS or ENPC

EMTALA knowledge

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

Job description

Overview

Pay: $37.00–$51.28 per hour

Full-time, 12 hour shifts, Schedule 3 x 12

Department: Emergency Services

Why Join Our Team?

• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
• Modern acute care environment
• Streamlined hiring process with fast decisions

Why Experienced Emergency Nurses Choose This Role

Put your clinical expertise to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department where critical thinking, autonomy, and teamwork make a difference every shift. Care for diverse patient populations, manage high-acuity cases, and continue growing your skills alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility May Require Items Listed Below)

• In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
• EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
• Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $37.00 to $51.28 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf