Registered Nurse (RN)
Waterville, Maine
We are seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) for all levels of experience-including new nurse grads!-to join our clinical care teams across local Maine communities.
- Eligibility
- Shift and hours
- Days, Evenings, and Nights · 8 or 12 hour shifts Days, Evenings, and Nights 8 or 12 hour shifts to choose from!
- Unit and setting
- Long Term Care
- License
- RN license Licensure: Must be currently registered and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine.Registered Nurse license in Maine
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed We are seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) for all levels of experience—including new nurse grads!—to join our clinical care teams across local Maine communities.
- License
- Registered Nurse license in Maine Licensure: Must be currently registered and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine. Check your license
- Education
- Associate (AS) or Bachelor (BS) degree in nursing Education: Possess an Associate (AS) or Bachelor (BS) degree in nursing (new graduates welcome!).
- Also asks
- excellent professional references and passing Maine State Background Check Contingencies: All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent professional references and passing the Maine State Background Check.
- Also asks
- knowledge and practical use of EMR and/or solid general computer skills Technical Literacy: Knowledge and practical use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and/or solid general computer skills.
- Also asks
- strong written and verbal communication skills in English Communication: Strong communication skills, both in writing and verbally, with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language clearly.
- Also asks
- effective leadership skills or readiness to invest in growing them Leadership Drive: Effective leadership skills and/or a strong readiness to invest in growing these crucial skills within our supportive clinical team.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most Maine staff postingsMaine staff postings that state pay run $36/hr to $53/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $47/hr, across 220 postings.
- Pay differential
- Earn $2.00 to $6.00 extra per hour with our robust shift differentials! Earn $2.00 to $6.00 extra per hour with our robust shift differentials!
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Bonus
- $10,000 sign on bonus $10,000 sign on bonus for eligible employeesfor eligible employees
- Extra pay
- $2.00 to $6.00 extra per hour Robust Shift Differentials: Earn $2.00 to $6.00 extra per hour with our robust shift differentials!
- Pay reviews
- wages increase with experience Wages start at $37.00 and increase with experience!
Benefits
- BenefitsTuition reimbursement and continuous education supportCareer Investment: Tuition reimbursement and continuous education support to help you grow your career with us.
- BenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits for full-time employees, plus employer-paid life insuranceFull Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits for full-time employees, plus employer-paid life insurance.
- Benefits401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributionsFinancial Retirement: A 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions.
- BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO) available to all eligible employeesTime Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all eligible employees.
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
More benefits (12)
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Competitive Compensation
- Flexible shift options
- Medical
- Disability
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- assess and monitor resident needs, provide bedside care, and work with supervising physicians Resident Care Assessment: Work closely with supervising physicians to assess and monitor resident needs, provide exceptional bedside care, and exhibit strong clinical skills.
- Day to day
- record and track medical history, symptoms, vital signs, and update charts and EMR Medical Documentation: Record and track a resident’s medical history, symptoms, and vital signs, updating resident charts and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) accurately.
- Day to day
- administer medications and carry out doctor-recommended treatment plans Treatment Medications: Administer medications and carry out doctor-recommended treatment plans.
- Day to day
- comply with regulations, standards, facility policies, and collaborate with team members
- Hours stated
- Days, Evenings, and Nights 8 or 12 hour shifts to choose from!
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
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Days, Evenings, and Nights 8 or
- 12 hour shifts to choose from!
$10,000 sign on bonus for eligible employees
Wages start at $37.00 and increase with experience!
Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse looking for a welcoming, inclusive environment where you can truly make a difference? We are seeking dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) for all levels of experience—including new nurse grads!—to join our clinical care teams across local Maine communities. Step into a supportive, engaging workplace where your skills are valued, your professional growth is championed, and you can build a truly rewarding career.
If you are a dedicated nurse ready to provide exceptional, compassionate care and make a profound impact every day, this is your chance to shine.
Exceptional Pay, Differentials Comprehensive
Benefits
- Competitive
Compensation
Enjoy a unique and competitive compensation structure designed to reward your dedication.
- Robust
- Shift Differentials: Earn $2.00 to $6.00 extra per hour with our robust
- shift differentials!
- Flexible Work: Flexible shift options tailored to support your personal work-life balance—let's discuss what interests you!
- Career Investment: Tuition reimbursement and continuous education support to help you grow your career with us.
- Full Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits for full-time employees, plus employer-paid life insurance.
- Financial Retirement: A 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all eligible employees.
Core Responsibilities
Duties
- Resident Care Assessment: Work closely with supervising physicians to assess and monitor resident needs, provide exceptional bedside care, and exhibit strong clinical skills.
- Medical Documentation: Record and track a resident’s medical history, symptoms, and vital signs, updating resident charts and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) accurately.
- Treatment Medications: Administer medications and carry out doctor-recommended treatment plans.
- Compliance Collaboration: Comply fully with federal, state, and local nursing regulations, standards, and facility policies while collaborating seamlessly with fellow nurses, doctors, and administrators.
Education, Licensing
Requirements
Education
Possess an Associate (AS) or Bachelor (BS) degree in nursing (new graduates welcome!).
Licensure
Must be currently registered and licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine.
- CPR
Certification
Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and maintain current certification throughout employment.
- Contingencies: All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellent professional references and passing the Maine State Background Check.
Skills Abilities
- Technical Literacy: Knowledge and practical use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and/or solid general computer skills.
- Communication: Strong communication skills, both in writing and verbally, with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language clearly.
- Leadership Drive: Effective leadership skills and/or a strong readiness to invest in growing these crucial skills within our supportive clinical team.
Ready to Build a Meaningful Nursing Career?
If you are passionate about delivering top-tier patient care and growing with a supportive team, please reply with your contact number so we can quickly schedule an interview!
What's around it?
Waterville, ME
Living costs about 3% below the US average