Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgical Unit (ASU)

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Sign-on bonus up to $20k

Job summary

Mid Coast Hospital, part of MaineHealth, is seeking a Registered Nurse II for acute care in a day-surgery/pre-op setting. Candidates need RN licensure, 1+ year of RN experience, and BLS; ACLS/PALS and NRP as specified. A generous sign-on bonus applies based on experience.

The role involves day shift, 36 hours per week, with call commitments and opportunities in the Digestive Health Clinic. Strong leadership and clinical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Current RN license for the applicable state(s).
• BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• ACLS and PALS within one year of start date for ICU/SCU/ED/PACU RNs; NRP within one year for OB/NICU RNs.
• One year of RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care including clinical nursing practice, leadership, and growth/development.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for acute care patients.
• Provide daily nursing care and collaborate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.
• Support pre-op and post-op care for day-surgery patients and in Digestive Health Clinic.

Skills

RN experience

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS within 1 year

Fetal monitoring competency

Education

RN education

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Mid Coast Hospital

Nursing

Req #: 89490

This is a Registered Nurse 2 vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with 0-2 years of RN experience and $20,000 for Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of RN work experience!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Summary

This is a Full-time, 36 hour/week, Day shift position.

Unit Bio

This position is a day-surgery pre-op/phase II post-op role with call commitment.

This position supports outpatient surgery and the Digestive Health Clinic.

The Registered Nurse II - Acute Care role is responsible for the management of patient care, including clinical nursing practice/caring, leadership, management, professionalism, and growth/development, as well as the independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. ICU, SCU, ED and PACU RN’s require ACLS and PALS Certifications within one year of start date or in accordance with Department guidelines. OB, NICU RN’s require NRP Certification within one year of start date or in accordance with Department guidelines
• Experience: One year of RN experience required. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Registered Nurse – Acute Care role.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Annual Electronic Fetal Monitoring competency for any RN assisting Laboring Women required.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $37.09to $50.17 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full‑time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]