Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Waldo Hospital Acute Care unit in Belfast, ME. This full-time night shift role supports critical care patients requiring advanced monitoring and therapies.

Eligible RN candidates with 0-2 years experience may qualify for sign-on bonuses, with higher amounts for more experienced nurses. The unit emphasizes autonomous practice within a collaborative team, ongoing professional growth, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current state RN license required; BLS certification required or within 30 days of start date.
• One year of recent RN experience required. Onboarding may include New Grad Residency.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of outcomes.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure optimal patient care and safety.
• Manage care in a high-acuity unit with autonomy and ongoing professional development.

Skills

RN experience

Critical care

BLS certification

Ventilator management

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Waldo Hospital

Nursing

Req #: 85071

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 a week, night shift position.

Unit Bio

Join our 4-bed Special Care Unit, a high-acuity critical care environment within a close-knit community hospital. This role offers the opportunity to care for patients requiring intensive therapies and interventions, including ventilator management, sepsis, acute and chronic respiratory failure, metabolic disorders, post-surgical recovery, and advanced cardiac monitoring.

While nurses in this setting often practice with a high level of autonomy, they are supported by a collaborative care team that includes CNAs and interdisciplinary partners. The unit fosters a culture of learning and professional growth, with a focus on building critical thinking skills and clinical expertise in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and strong clinical judgment are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians who value independence, are eager to expand their critical care skills, and thrive in a setting where every patient interaction requires thoughtful, high-level care.

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. 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 as skills, 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]