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

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. This full-time position welcomes new graduates and offers a supportive residency program. Enjoy a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth. Competitive sign-on bonuses available for new graduates and experienced nurses.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Participate in dual residency training and clinical ladder advancement.

Skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

BSN

Job description

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

Location: Biddeford, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Night
Job Category: Nursing
Req #: 29950
Date Posted: May 13, 2025

Come join our collaborative team of amazing nurses, providers and techs!

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Registered Nurses:

Registered Nurses - New Grads to 2 years of experience: $10,000 (full time)

Registered Nurses with more than 2 years of experience: $20,000 (full time)

Eligible candidates are hired 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.

New Graduates Welcome!

Full Time, Night Shift (7p – 7a)

Nurse Residency cohorts held 3 times a year with start dates occurring in February, July and November

The next cohort will begin in NOVEMBER 2025

Emergency Department - Biddeford/Sanford

The Emergency Department Biddeford/Sanford provides 24-hour emergency care supporting two separate campuses . Combined the campuses treat over 40,000 patients per year providing care to a variety of patient populations from pediatrics to geriatrics.

This is a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration with up to 47 treatment beds in Biddeford and up to 25 treatment beds in Sanford.

The ED offers:

Dual residency training (ENA and NRC)

Every third weekend

Triage, Preceptorship, and Charge role training after one year

Role autonomy with nurse order sets and close provider collaboration

TNCC and ENPC certification training after one year

Clinical ladder advancement potential

We’ve partnered with the ENA to offer you an emergency nursing specific residency program!

Summary : The Registered Nurse - New Graduate - Acute Care role is working progressively towards competency and independence in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The New Graduate Program is intended to support the new graduate nurse in making the transition from student to competent clinical practitioner.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Graduate of 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.
• Experience: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Jennifer A. Ferrari at [emailprotected]

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for Covid-19 and influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

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