Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Dept., Nurse Residency Program - New Graduates Welcome

MaineHealth; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for full-time night shifts in the Emergency Department. New graduates are encouraged to apply. The role emphasizes patient care and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. Sign-on bonuses available based on experience.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus for new graduates

Sign-on bonus for experienced nurses

Self-scheduling model

Training in triage and preceptorship

Potential for clinical ladder advancement

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current applicable state license as a Registered Nurse; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Developing competency and independence in patient care.
• Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

BSN

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center
Biddeford/Sanford, ME
Nursing
Req #: 29950

Join our team of dedicated nurses, providers, and technicians!

We are currently offering sign-on bonuses for Registered Nurses:

• $10,000 for new graduates to 2 years of experience (full-time)

• $20,000 for nurses with more than 2 years of experience (full-time)

Eligible candidates must be hired into a full or part-time RN position. Bonuses are prorated for part-time roles; per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible; former employees are eligible after more than 6 months of separation.

New graduates are welcome to apply!

Position: Full-Time Night Shift (7 pm - 7 am)

Nurse Residency cohorts start three times a year: February, July, and November. The next cohort begins in NOVEMBER 2025.

Department: Emergency Department - Biddeford/Sanford

The ED provides 24-hour emergency care across two campuses, treating over 40,000 patients annually, from pediatrics to geriatrics. It is a fast-paced environment emphasizing teamwork, with up to 47 beds in Biddeford and 25 in Sanford.

The ED offers:

• A self-scheduling model

• Dual residency training (ENA and NRC)

• Every third weekend off

• Shift differentials

• Training in triage, preceptorship, and charge roles after one year

• Role autonomy with nurse order sets and close provider collaboration

• Certification training (TNCC and ENPC) after one year

• Potential for clinical ladder advancement

We have partnered with the ENA to offer an emergency nursing-specific residency program!

Role Summary: The Registered Nurse - New Graduate - Acute Care is focused on developing competency and independence in patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This program supports new nurses transitioning from students to competent practitioners.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
2. Current applicable state license as a Registered Nurse; BLS certification required or obtained within 30 days of start.
3. Experience: None required.
4. Additional skills/requirements: None specified.

Additional information about working at MaineHealth includes competitive benefits, support for work-life balance, and opportunities for growth. MaineHealth is committed to an inclusive environment where team members can thrive.

If interested, please contact Jennifer A. Ferrari at [e-mail].