Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

MaineHealth; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 106,278,000 - 143,758,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Emergency Department at Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, ME is seeking a Part-time Registered Nurse (RN) for Day shifts. This RN II level role supports a Level II ED and Acute Care environment, with a 24-hour per week schedule, and every other weekend/holiday rotation.

Required is an accredited nursing education, current RN license and BLS; one year of RN experience is expected. MaineHealth offers competitive benefits and a $2,500 sign-on for eligible new grads and up to $5,000 for more

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN license; BLS certification required or within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: One year of RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced ED setting, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team to ensure optimal care.
• Assist with triage, patient monitoring, and documentation according to unit guidelines.
• Support, educate, and delegate to team members to maintain patient safety and care standards.

Skills

BLS certification

RN licensure

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

• Location: Rockport, ME
• Facility: Pen Bay Hospital
• Schedule: Part Time
• Shift: Day
• Job Category: Nursing
• Req #: 95128
• Date Posted: Oct 1, 2026

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 $2,500 Sign on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with 0-2 years of RN experience and $5,000 for Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of RN work experience!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Part-time RN position.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Summary

This is a Part-time, 24-hour per week, Day shift position.Every other weekend and Holiday Rotation

Unit Bio

The Emergency Department is a fast-paced, dynamic unit designated as a Level II Emergency Department and an Acute Care Facility Primary Stroke Center, providing comprehensive emergency care 24 hours a day. In this setting, nurses care for both adult and pediatric patients presenting with a wide range of needs, including behavioral health concerns, acute and chronic illnesses, as well as critically ill and traumatically injured individuals.

The MH 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.

MH RN II: This level is competent in their clinical role and has demonstrated the ability to care for most patients assigned. Though not able to care for every patient type within their area of hire, demonstrates how to obtain the appropriate resources to develop required skills and knowledge over time. This level includes automatic advancement after 1 year as a RN I - must be in good standing and meets RN I requirements.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, 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. Other certifications may be required specific to area of practice or in accordance with Department guidelines.
• Experience: One year of recent RN experience required. Automatic advancement from RN I level if all onboarding requirements are complete, including the New Grad Residency (where available).

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.

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