Registered Nurse
The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers safe, high-quality, patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Eligibility
- Not specifiedSign-on bonus
Posted Oct 9 · Applications close Oct 9, 2027 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts 12-Hour Shifts Available: Days | Nights | Mid Shifts
- Unit and setting
- Emergency Department (ED) · Hospital Emergency Department (ED)
- License
- RN license Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.Current, unrestricted RN license in the applicable state
- Term
- Permanent Employment Status Full TimeFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Whether you're an experienced RN or a new graduate ready to begin your nursing career, we have opportunities across multiple specialty areas.
- License
- Current, unrestricted RN license in the applicable state Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- Certification
- Current BLS certification upon hire or as required Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire or as required.
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience
- Previous acute care hospital nursing experience Previous acute care hospital nursing experience preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 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 jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Lewiston staff RN payLewiston staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $38/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $37/hr, across 61 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 RN
- Bonus
- Sign-on bonus; eligibility and payout terms apply Qualified candidates
- Pay reviews
- Starting pay set by skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure
Benefits
- BenefitsComprehensive health benefitscomprehensive health benefits
- BenefitsPaid time offpaid time off
- BenefitsEducation supporteducation support
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care Deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care.
- Day to day
- Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient conditions, reporting changes promptly Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient conditions, reporting changes promptly to the healthcare team.
- Day to day
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments per provider orders and hospital policies Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments in accordance with provider orders and hospital policies.
- Day to day
- Coordinate and collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and interdisciplinary team Coordinate and collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Day to day
- Assist with procedures, diagnostics, patient stabilization, and department-specific interventions Assist with procedures, diagnostics, patient stabilization, and other department-specific clinical interventions.
- Day to day
- Operate and monitor clinical equipment for the assigned department Operate and monitor clinical equipment appropriate to the assigned department.
- Day to day
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Day to day
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Day to day
- Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.
- Unit
- Medical-Surgical Medical-Surgical
- Unit
- ICU/Critical Care ICU/Critical Care
- Unit
- Progressive Care (PCU/Stepdown) Progressive Care (PCU/Stepdown)
- Unit
- Surgical Services/Operating Room Surgical Services/Operating Room
- Hours stated
- 12-Hour Shifts Available: Days | Nights | Mid Shifts
- Details
- 250-bed regional referral hospital (Central Maine Medical Center) Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital
- Details
- 15-minute recruiter prescreen, then one hiring manager interview Apply → 15-Minute Recruiter Prescreen → One Hiring Manager Interview → Fast Hiring Decision
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
Posted on Prime Healthcare’s careers page.
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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
Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunities | Maine Pay: $36.00–$49.16/hour
12-Hour Shifts Available: Days | Nights | Mid Shifts
Opportunities Available Across Multiple Nursing Departments
- Emergency Department (ED)
- Medical-Surgical
- ICU/Critical Care
- Progressive Care (PCU/Stepdown)
- Surgical Services/Operating Room
- Oncology
- And more
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- 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
Whether you're an experienced RN or a new graduate ready to begin your nursing career, we have opportunities across multiple specialty areas. Our recruiters will work with you to identify the department that best aligns with your experience, interests, and career goals.
Apply today and take the next step in your nursing career with a team committed to your success.
On-Site Hiring Event Wednesday July 22nd, from 10AM to 2PM.
Location: 60 High Street. Lewiston, Maine 04240 (Main Entrance)
Responsibilities
Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care
The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers safe, high-quality, patient-centered care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Working collaboratively with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team, the RN provides direct patient care, promotes positive clinical outcomes, and ensures compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practice.
- Deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care.
- Assess, monitor, and evaluate patient conditions, reporting changes promptly to the healthcare team.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments in accordance with provider orders and hospital policies.
- Coordinate and collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Assist with procedures, diagnostics, patient stabilization, and other department-specific clinical interventions.
- Operate and monitor clinical equipment appropriate to the assigned department.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire or as required.
- Previous acute care hospital nursing experience preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Please Note: Experience requirements, certifications (such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, or specialty certifications), and clinical competencies vary by department and level of patient acuity. These requirements will be reviewed and discussed with your recruiter during the prescreen to determine the best match for your background and the needs of the hiring department.
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.
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Pay Transparency
Central Maine Medical Center 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
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
What's around it?
Lewiston, MEFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% below the US average
- Median rent
- $986/mo
- Household income
- $55,393/yr, all local households, not nurse pay