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

Mainevets; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differentials

MainePERS Pension Plan

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

On-Demand Pay

Career development

Job summary

Maine Veterans' Homes in Augusta, ME seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time Night Shift Float position. You will provide direct care, float between units, and collaborate with the care team.

Join a mission-driven team with shift differentials, MainePERS pension, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities. Evening/night rotations and every-other weekend are included.

Qualifications

• Current Maine RN or LPN 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 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 skills

Adaptability

Compassionate care

Education

Maine RN or LPN license in good standing

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) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Augusta team as a full-time Night Shift Float Nurse.

What You'll Do

• 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 or LPN 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?

• 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.