Registered Nurse (New Grads Welcome!)

Central Maine Medical Center; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Grad Residency Program

Skills training & ongoing education

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Coronary Care Unit at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for night shifts. You will provide direct care to adults with cardiac conditions, monitor status, and respond to changes in condition.

We welcome new graduates and offer a structured residency program, hands-on training, and dedicated preceptor support to build confidence and clinical skills. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, patient and family education, documentation, and

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to adults in the CCU, including monitoring cardiac status and implementing interventions.
• Apply the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Monitor and respond to cardiac monitoring, vital signs, and changes in patient condition.
• Communicate promptly with physicians and healthcare teams regarding clinical changes, diagnostic results, and symptomatology.
• Educate patients and families on cardiac disease processes, treatments, and care plans.
• Supervise and collaborate with other nursing personnel, maintaining CCU standards of care.
• Document all care, interventions, and patient observations accurately while maintaining patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and rapid changes in patient condition.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

Arrhythmia interpretation

Ventilator management

New grad residency program

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse RN - Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

Location: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME

Full-time | Nights | 7p-7a | 12-Hour Shifts

The CCU Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct, high-quality patient care to adults with cardiac conditions in the Coronary Care Unit. Utilizes the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to monitor cardiac status, respond to changes in patient condition, and implement evidence-based interventions. Collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team, directs patient and family education, supervises other nursing personnel, and ensures CCU standards of care, patient safety, and confidentiality are consistently maintained.

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care to adults in the CCU, including monitoring cardiac status and implementing interventions.
• Apply the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Monitor and respond to cardiac monitoring, vital signs, and changes in patient condition.
• Communicate promptly with physicians and healthcare teams regarding clinical changes, diagnostic results, and symptomatology.
• Educate patients and families on cardiac disease processes, treatments, and care plans.
• Supervise and collaborate with other nursing personnel, maintaining CCU standards of care.
• Document all care, interventions, and patient observations accurately while maintaining patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and rapid changes in patient condition.

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.
• Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity: