Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
BRIDGTON, Maine
Put your clinical expertise to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department where critical thinking, autonomy, and teamwork make a difference every shift.
- Eligibility
- Emergency NursingER
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · 3 x 12 schedule Full-time, 12 hour shifts, Schedule 3 x 12 Schedule 3 x 123 shifts a week
- Unit and setting
- Emergency Services department · Hospital Care for diverse patient populations, manage high-acuity cases, and continue growing your skills alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.
- License
- RN license Current and valid state RN License.current, valid state RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- current, valid state RN license Current and valid state RN License.
- Certification
- current BLS certificate Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Certification
- MICN within 12 months of hire (Paramedic Base Station ED) In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
- Certification
- emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire (EDAP facilities) EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
- Certification
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.
- Experience
- 1 year as staff RN in acute care hospital Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting
- Also asks
- basic arrhythmia interpretation within 30 days of hire Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
Preferred
- Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
- Education
- BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience
- ER setting experience E.R. setting preferred.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Maine staff rolesMaine staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $53/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $44/hr, across 270 postings.
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
- Bonus
- $20,000 sign-on bonus $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs with 2+ Years of Acute Care ExperienceExperienced RNs with 2+ Years of Acute Care Experience
- Bonus
- $10,000 sign-on bonus New Graduate RNs Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On BonusNew Graduate RNs
- Pay reviews
- starting pay set by skillset, years of experience, education, credentials and licensure
Benefits
- BenefitsComprehensive health benefitsComprehensive health benefits
- BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
- BenefitsEducation supportEducation support
The role and schedule
- Patients
- Care for diverse patient populations, manage high-acuity cases, and continue growing your skills alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. Care for diverse patient populations, manage high-acuity cases, and continue growing your skills alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.
- Day to day
- Delivers safe patient care using the nursing process The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Day to day
- Provides direct patient care within scope of practice Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.
- Day to day
- Directs and guides patient/family teaching and nursing personnel
- Day to day
- Directly responsible and accountable for patient care in the ED The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department.
- Day to day
- Communicates changes in patient condition and diagnostic results to physician He / She communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
- Day to day
- Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.
- Day to day
- Knowledgeable about EMTALA and abuse reporting Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker.
- Day to day
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Hours stated
- Full-time, 12 hour shifts, Schedule 3 x 12
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for 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
On your path
Emergency Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
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Bonus Amount
$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs with 2+ Years of Acute Care Experience New Graduate RNs Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
Pay: $36.00–$49.16/hour
Full-time
- 12 hour shifts, Schedule 3 x 12
Department: Emergency Services
Why Join Our Team?
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
- Modern acute care environment
- Streamlined hiring process with fast decisions
Fast Hiring Process
Apply → 15-Minute Recruiter Prescreen → One Hiring Manager Interview → Fast Hiring Decision
Why Experienced Emergency Nurses Choose This RolePut your clinical expertise to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department where critical thinking, autonomy, and teamwork make a difference every shift. Care for diverse patient populations, manage high-acuity cases, and continue growing your skills alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry.
The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department. He / She communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient's clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.
Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
Qualifications
Education, experience, training
- Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 4. Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire. 6. Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E. R. setting preferred.7. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.8. 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. 2. EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.3. Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.4. Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.
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Pay Transparency
Bridgton Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $36.00 to $49.16 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Variable
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
What's around it?
Bridgton, MEFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $781/mo
- Household income
- $55,428/yr, all local households, not nurse pay