Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

MaineHealth; Belfast (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

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for Acute Care in a 36-hour per week, night shift position at Waldo Hospital. The role emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and ongoing learning within a 23-bed medical-surgical unit in a critical access community hospital.

Eligible nurses may receive a sign-on bonus and access professional development opportunities. The RN II level supports staff progression with mentoring, hands-on teaching, and a structured clinical ladder, while ensuring high-quality

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in applicable state and BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Collaborate, delegate, and communicate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal care.
• Mentor and support staff through onboarding and clinical ladder opportunities.

Skills

RN experience

BLS certification

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Waldo Hospital

Nursing
Req #: 97234

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 $5,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with 0-2 years of RN experience and $10,000 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 a collaborative and supportive 23-bed Medical Surgical unit within a critical access community hospital, where patient safety, teamwork, and continuous learning are at the center of our care. Our team fosters a strong culture of safety and psychological trust, creating an environment where it is safe to ask questions, speak up, and grow. With engaged leadership present across both day and night shifts, we are committed to mentoring and developing our staff through hands‑on teaching, job shadowing opportunities, and a structured clinical ladder.

Care is provided across the adult lifespan and includes telemetry, orthopedics, post‑operative care, skilled rehabilitation through our swing bed program, and comfort‑focused services such as palliative care and 24/7 on‑site hospice support. Our team works closely across disciplines to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while prioritizing safe patient handling and staff well‑being.

If you are looking for a team that values collaboration, learning, and professional growth,

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)

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
2. 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.
3. 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.

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• 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.

• recognition programs
• career growth opportunities
• shift differentials
• other incentives

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]