RN Float Nurse - Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)

Maine Veterans; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differentials

MainePERS Pension

Insurance (Health/Dental/Vision)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

On-Demand Pay

Career growth

Job summary

Maine Veterans' Homes in Augusta is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a full-time Night Shift Float Nurse. This role covers three 12-hour night shifts weekly (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) across the home, offering variety, teamwork, and the chance to support multiple units while delivering exceptional resident care.

As a Float Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care, assess residents, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Current Maine RN license in good standing.
• Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing unit assignments.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care.
• Long-term care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to our veteran residents.
• Float between units based on staffing and resident care needs.
• Assess residents and communicate changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Support a safe, respectful, and resident-centered environment.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Description

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

At Maine Veterans' Homes, our mission is simple: Caring for Those Who Served.

We are looking for a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Augusta team as a full-time Night Shift Float Nurse.

This position works three 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM) each week, providing nursing coverage throughout the home where needed. If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and the opportunity to support multiple units while delivering exceptional resident care, this role is for you.

What You'll Do as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Provide direct nursing care to our veteran residents.
• Float between units based on staffing and resident care needs.
• Assess residents and communicate changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Support a safe, respectful, and resident-centered environment.

Schedule

• Full-Time (36 hours per week)
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Three 12-hour shifts each week
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation

What We're Looking For

• Current Maine RN license in good standing
• Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing unit assignments
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care
• Long-term care experience is preferred but not required

Why Join Maine Veterans' Homes as a Registered Nurse (RN)?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends
• MainePERS Pension Plan
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-Demand Pay with Tapcheck
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

About Maine Veterans' Homes

For more than 50 years, Maine Veterans' Homes has proudly served Maine's veterans and their families by providing compassionate, person-centered care. Every member of our team plays an important role in honoring those who served our country.

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career where your work truly makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Maine Veterans’ Homes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.