Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Unit

MaineHealth; Maine; On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition programs

Career growth opportunities

Shift differentials or other Incentive

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical-Surgical Unit on a Per Diem basis. This role offers opportunities to build broad clinical skills, work with a supportive team, and provide meaningful patient care across the lifespan—from pediatrics through end-of-life care.

A minimum of one year RN experience and collaborative practice are highly valued. The unit emphasizes patient-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing education to support your clinical growth

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in the applicable state with BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• One year of RN experience required; automatic advancement after onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care using the nursing process from assessment to evaluation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Support ongoing professional growth and learning within the unit.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient-centered care

Adaptability

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Unit

This is a Registered Nurse 2 vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience.

Are you looking for aPer Diem opportunity where you canbuild broad clinical skills, work with a supportive team, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patientsevery day? Join the Medical Surgical team at Stephens Hospital and become part of a collaborative environment dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.The Medical/Surgical Unit at Stephens Hospital cares for patients across the lifespan-from pediatrics through end-of-life care. This diverse patient population provides nurses with theopportunity to expand their clinical expertisewhile caring for patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs.

As a member of the team, you'll work closely with an interdisciplinary group of nurses, providers, therapists, and support staff who are committed to providing high-quality healthcare services and education to the communities we serve. Teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care are at the heart of everything we do.This position is ideal forexperienced RNs with at least one year of nursing experience who enjoy variety in their practice, value collaboration, and are passionate about delivering exceptional care. You'll be supported by a team that encourages professional growth, clinical excellence, and continuous learning.

Summary:
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)

• 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 employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $37.09 to $50.17 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

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

• comprehensive benefits
• recognition programs
• career growth opportunities
• shift differentials or other incentives

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

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.

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

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.