Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

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

Job summary

MaineHealth's Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, ME is seeking an experienced RN II for the Medical/Surgical Unit. This full-time, 36 hours per week, night shift position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for 0–2 years RN experience and $20,000 for >2 years.

The unit cares for patients across the lifespan with telemetry, progressive care, and palliative services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current state license as a Registered Professional Nurse required.
• BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• ACLS and/or PALS certifications within one year for ICU/SCU/ED/PACU RNs; NRP within one year for OB/NICU RNs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
• Provide care on the Night shift in a fast-paced Medical/Surgical Unit.
• Support professional development and contribute to a culture of learning and safety.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Fetal Monitoring

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Pen Bay Hospital

Nursing

Req #: 86668

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 hours/week, Night shift position.

Unit Bio

The Medical/Surgical Unit at Pen Bay Hospital is a 45‑bed, fast-paced, and collaborative unit where nurses care for patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics through geriatrics, in a supportive acute community hospital setting. Our nurses manage a broad and rewarding spectrum of conditions, including stroke, sepsis, post‑operative recovery, and exacerbations of chronic illness.

In addition to general medical/surgical care, our team provides expert level telemetry, progressive care, palliative care, and hospice services, offering nurses the opportunity to continually expand their clinical skills while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

What truly sets MSU apart is our people and culture. We value respect, teamwork, and psychological safety. Nurses here support one another, ask questions openly, and work together to provide the best outcomes for our patients. We are committed to continuous improvement, professional development, and building a strong, engaged team that is proud of the care we deliver.

As a Registered Nurse on MSU, you will play a vital role in delivering high quality care through comprehensive assessment, thoughtful planning, skillful implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Nurses collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, communicate effectively, and are empowered to practice at the top of their license in an environment that values learning, growth, and mutual respect.

If you’re looking for a positive place to grow your career, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a strong, evolving team, MSU at Pen Bay Hospital welcomes you.

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.

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• well-being resources

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 for an RN II 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.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.