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Bridgton Hospital; Bridgton (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Grad Residency Program

Skills training & ongoing education

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Bridgton Hospital in Bridgton, ME is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical‑Surgical unit. This full-time role offers 12-hour shifts (0700-1900) and a structured new graduate residency program to build confidence and clinical skills.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, assessment, care coordination, and documentation with emphasis on safety and HIPAA compliance in a busy acute setting. Bridgton Hospital is part of Central Maine Medical Center, providing growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS/ENPC certifications current or within required timeframes.
• Minimum of one year RN experience in an acute care hospital; ED setting preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care for Medical‑Surgical patients.
• Perform ongoing assessments and monitor patient condition and response to treatment.
• Communicate changes in condition, results and symptoms to physicians.
• Administer medications and IV therapy per orders.
• Provide patient and family education and support to staff.

Skills

RN License

BLS

ACLS

PALS/ENPC

Arrhythmia interpretation

Acute care experience

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount

Up to $20,000 for Registered Nurses with 2 or more consecutive years of RN experience. Up to $10,000 for New Graduate Registered Nurses

Bonus Amount

Up to $20,000 for Registered Nurses with 2 or more consecutive years of RN experience. Up to $10,000 for New Graduate Registered Nurses

Bonus Information

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

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Bridgton Hospital, Bridgton, ME 04009

Full time 0700-1900 | 12-Hour Shifts

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) within the Medical‑Surgical unit. Responsible for direct patient care, care coordination, and clinical assessment in an acute care environment.

We welcome new graduate RNs and offer a structured residency program, hands‑on training, and dedicated preceptor support to build confidence and clinical skills.

• New Grad Residency Program


• Skills training & ongoing education


• Career growth opportunities

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org .

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care for assigned Medical‑Surgical patients


• Perform ongoing assessments and monitor patient condition and response to treatment


• Communicate changes in condition, diagnostic results, and symptomatology to physicians


• Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments per orders


• Provide patient and family education and guide nursing support staff


• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient status


• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation


• Ensure compliance with patient safety, HIPAA, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 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 Arrhythmia 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.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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