Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $20,000

Fast Hiring Process

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department. This full-time position offers 12-hour evening shifts, a $20,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs, and a fast hiring process designed to place you quickly.

You will provide direct patient care, work with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure safe, high-quality care for diverse patient populations in telemetry and ED settings.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• MICN within 12 months of hire for Paramedic Base Station ED; EDAP certification within 6 months for relevant facilities; NRP certificate within 90 days for Non-OB facilities; TNNC within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering safe patient care using the nursing process in Telemetry and Emergency Department settings. They direct patient/family teaching and supervise other nursing staff while maintaining professional standards and confidentiality. They must quickly respond to changes in patient condition and communicate with physicians about diagnostic results and symptoms.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS/ENPC Certification

Arrhythmia interpretation

CEN Certification preferred

BSN preferred

EMTALA knowledge

Education

BSN preferred

RN License

Job description

Bonus Amount

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs with 2+ Years of Acute Care Experience New Graduate RNs Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

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

Fast Hiring Process:

Apply → 15-Minute Recruiter Prescreen → One Hiring Manager Interview → Fast Hiring Decision

Why Experienced Emergency Nurses Choose This RolePut 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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

4. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

5. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

6. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.

7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

1. In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.

2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.

3. Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.

4. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

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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

Evenings

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