Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

About the role

Full-time, 36 hour/week night shift position working weekends only (overnight Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1900‑0700) in the Emergency Department at Waldo Hospital. The ED is a 13‑bed facility with a 3‑bed behavioral health area, serving adults, pediatrics, chronic illness, behavioral health, and critically ill/injured patients of all ages. The Registered Nurse – Acute Care role delivers high‑quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes while collaborating, delegating, and communicating with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with members of the healthcare team.
• Delegate tasks as needed.
• Communicate effectively to ensure optimal care.

Requirements

One year of recent RN experience preferred. Eligible candidates must be hired into a full‑ or part‑time RN position; the sign‑on bonus is prorated for part‑time hires and per diem employees are ineligible. Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible; former employees are ineligible until greater than six months separation from employment.

Qualifications

• 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 be obtained within 30 days of start date. ICU, SCU, ED, and PACU RN’s require ACLS and PALS certifications within one year of start date (or per department guidelines). OB and NICU RN’s require NRP certification within one year of start date (or per department guidelines).

Skills

• Annual Electronic Fetal Monitoring competency required for any RN assisting laboring women.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus: $10,000 for RNs with 0‑2 years of experience; $20,000 for RNs with >2 years of experience (prorated for part‑time, per diem ineligible).
• Competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well‑being resources.
• Recognition programs, career growth opportunities, shift differentials, and other incentives.

Pay

Base pay range: $37.09 to $50.17 per hour. Compensation for part‑time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with scheduled hours and applicable full‑time equivalent (FTE).

Schedule

Full‑time, 36 hour/week night shift, weekends only: overnight Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1900 to 0700.