Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Waldo Hospital in Belfast, ME is hiring a Registered Nurse 2 for a full-time night shift (36 hours/week), weekends only, with overnight Fri–Sun 19:00–07:00. The Emergency Department runs 24/7 with 13 beds and a behavioral health area, delivering high‑quality care to adults, pediatrics and critical patients.

The RN role includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient outcomes within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in Maine or compact state.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS within 1 year of start date.
• NRP certification within 1 year for OB/NICU per dept guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a fast-paced ED.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Document care and coordinate with units for patient flow.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

Electronic Fetal Monitoring

Education

Nursing degree (RN) from accredited program; BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Waldo Hospital

Nursing

Req #: 89105

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, Night shift position - Weekends only.

The schedule will be overnight Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 1900-0700.

Unit Bio

The Emergency Department is open twenty-four hours a day with 13-beds and a 3-bed behavioral health area. Patients range from adults, pediatrics, chronic illness, and behavioral health. The ED also cares for the critically ill and injured of all ages. The emergency department provides excellent care with a fantastic team along with tremendous leadership support.

The Registered Nurse - Acute Care role provides high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates, delegates, and communicates with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: 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 recent RN experience preferred.
• 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 employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

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

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

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

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

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