Clinical Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Float Pool

About the Role

The Float Pool at Maine Medical Center offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for nurses at all stages of their careers. As a Float Pool RN, you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of clinical environments - including Medical/Surgical units, Telemetry, and high acuity settings - within Maine's only Magnet recognized, Level 1 Trauma Center. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in fast paced environments, enjoy continuous learning, and value flexibility in their practice. Float Pool nurses receive comprehensive training and support, with the opportunity to eventually cross train into highly sought after specialties such as Pediatrics and Mother/Baby care. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your clinical reach, this role opens doors to future opportunities across the hospital. We're looking for adaptable, team-oriented professionals with strong critical thinking skills and a passion for patient centered care.

Summary

The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family centered care, commitment to our community, and accountability. In accordance with national standards of nursing practice and within the guidelines and policies and procedures of both Maine Medical Center and the Maine State Board of Nursing, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of the effects of nursing care. Care delivery and coordination of patient and family care begins with the initial contact with the health care system and may continue across the continuum. Services may be provided on an inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and/or community basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
• Certification in relevant specialty preferred.
• At least 1 year prior RN work experience.
• Meets all requirements of Clinical Nurse I. Completion of Level I usually achieved by 12 months of employment.
• Med/surg or telemetry experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of the research base, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
• Ability to identify potential crisis situations involving patients and/or families and to initiate appropriate action.
• Demonstrates a caring nursing practice and promotes a healing environment for patients and families.
• Demonstrates the required knowledge and technical skills to care for most patient populations on the unit.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work options
• Student loan assistance
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-being resources

Pay

The pay range for this position is $41.34 to $60.22 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).