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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.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 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
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. 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

Prime Healthcare logo
Prime Healthcare
Health system employer

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?
Build questions for this role

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?

In Lewiston, ME

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

See Lewiston, ME

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