Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Shift differentials or incentives

Job summary

MaineHealth's Pen Bay Hospital in Maine is seeking a Registered Nurse 2 for the Emergency Department. The fast-paced Level II unit cares for adult and pediatric patients and operates around the clock; compensation includes a sign-on bonus and a 36-hour workweek on day shifts.

This role requires nursing licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS within specified timelines, BSN preferred, and roughly one year RN experience. The RN will collaborate with the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; current state license as Registered Professional Nurse.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of start date.
• ACLS and PALS within 1 year of start date (OB/ NICU may have different timelines).
• One year of RN experience preferred.
• Annual Electronic Fetal Monitoring competency required for Labor/Delivery RNs.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Collaborate and communicate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal care.
• Care for both adult and pediatric patients in a Level II Emergency Department.

Skills

BLS certified

ACLS within 1 year

PALS within 1 year

NRP within 1 year

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Pen Bay Hospital

Nursing

Req #: 84181

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

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 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, 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. 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 Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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]

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