Registered Nurse New Grads Welcome
Bridgton, Maine
RN
Sign-on bonusPosted Aug 10 · New grads welcomed
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days
- Orientation
- Residency program
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
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Pay
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
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About this role
Bonus Amount: Up to $20,000 for Registered Nurses with 2 or more consecutive years of RN experience. Up to $10,000 for New Graduate Registered Nurses Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical
Bridgton Hospital, Bridgton, ME 04009
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Full time 0700-1900| 12-Hour Shifts
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) within the Medical-Surgical unit. Responsible for direct patient care, care coordination, and clinical assessment in an acute care environment.
We welcome new graduate RNs and offer a structured residency program, hands-on training, and dedicated preceptor support to build confidence and clinical skills.
- New Grad Residency Program
- Skills training & ongoing education
- Career growth opportunities
Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.
CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.
As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care for assigned Medical-Surgical patients
- Perform ongoing assessments and monitor patient condition and response to treatment
- Communicate changes in condition, diagnostic results, and symptomatology to physicians
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments per orders
- Provide patient and family education and guide nursing support staff
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient status
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
- Ensure compliance with patient safety, HIPAA, and regulatory standards
Qualifications
Education, experience, training
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E. R. setting preferred.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):
- In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
- EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
- Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.
Application details and notices
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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“Registered Nurse New Grads Welcome” · from this posting
Requirements
- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E. R. setting preferred.
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Place
- City
- Bridgton, Maine
- Median rent
- $781/mo
- Local household income
- $55,428/yr
- State price level
- 3% below the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 25
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Maine index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.
Bridgton is a small New England town in Maine's Lakes Region, surrounded by woodland and freshwater lakes. Outdoor recreation dominates the lifestyle, with hiking, boating, and skiing nearby. A quiet, close-knit community appeal makes it attractive for nurses seeking a slower pace and natural scenery away from urban congestion.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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You would step into Bridgton Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Bridgton, Maine, one of two small CAHs in Central Maine Healthcare (with Rumford). The system is an integrated non-profit founded in 1982, headquartered in Lewiston, and serves roughly…
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