RN - Med/Surg

Down East Community Hospital; Calais (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Teladoc 24/7 telemedicine access

Employer paid HRA toward deductibles

Life insurance

Generous time off

Job summary

Down East Community Hospital seeks a part-time Registered Nurse for day shifts in Calais, ME. The RN will direct and coordinate the patient care team, develop care plans with physicians and patients, and ensure adherence to Maine standards and hospital policies.

Strong assessment and communication skills are essential for independent practice. The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and adherence to HIPAA/ADA policies, with opportunities for professional development in ACLS/PALS within

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an RN in the State of Maine or Authorization to Practice pending licensure by endorsement.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current BCLS; ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.
• Excellent assessment, communication, computer, and documentation skills needed.
• Ability to function independently.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates members of the patient care team, focusing on individualized quality patient care.
• Develops the patient care plan in partnership with physicians, patient, and family when applicable.
• Promotes teamwork with medical staff and hospital personnel on the unit.
• Adheres to hospital policies regarding confidentiality, harassment, advance directives, and ADA.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Independence

Computer skills

Education

RN licensure (Maine)

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Current BCLS

ACLS & PALS within 6 months of hire

Job description

Part Time , Days

Nursing

Posted 09/18/2026

Req# 2314

The Registered Nurse directs and coordinates members of the patient care team, focusing on the provision of individualized quality patient care consistent with Calais Community Hospital and Maine State standards. The RN will develop the patient care plan in partnership with the physicians, other patient care team members, the patient, and if applicable, the patient's family.

Demonstrates professional nursing practice skills of an RN utilizing the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of all assigned patients, appropriate to the age of the patient i.e. pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, on the unit.

The RN shall promote team work with medical staff and personnel throughout the hospital with relation to the unit. The RN shall adhere to hospital policies regarding confidentiality, sexual harassment, advance directive and Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Current licensure as an RN in the State of Maine or Authorization to Practice pending licensure by endorsement
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current BCLS
• ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire
• Excellent assessment, communication, computer, and documentation skills needed
• Ability to function independently
• Competitive health insurance plan including:
  • Bi-weekly premiums begin at $35.00 for single and $110.00 for family coverage
  • 25% discount on DECH and CCH medical services
  • Employer paid HRA fund toward deductibles
  • Teladoc- 24/7/365 telemedicine access to MD with no co-payment
• Employer paid life insurance
• Generous time off plan
• Additional benefits available
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance- short and long-term
  • Life Insurance

CCH and DECH are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunity.