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Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

MaineHealth

Belfast, ME

Sign-on bonus

Posted Jul 30 · Not open to new grads

Shift
Nights
Hours a week
36
Unit
Med-Surg

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights · 36 hours
Term
Per Diem
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$37/hr
nursing in Maine$37/hr

The median for nursing in Maine is $37/hr, across 140 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Sign-on bonus
$20,000

About this role

Waldo Hospital

Nursing Req #: 85071

This is a Registered Nurse 2 vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with 0-2 years of RN experience and $20,000 for Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of RN work experience!

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  • Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
  • Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Summary

This is a full time 36-hour a week, night shift position.

Unit Bio

Join a collaborative and supportive 23-bed Medical Surgical unit within a critical access community hospital, where patient safety, teamwork, and continuous learning are at the center of our care. Our team fosters a strong culture of safety and psychological trust, creating an environment where it is safe to ask questions, speak up, and grow. With engaged leadership present across both day and night shifts, we are committed to mentoring and developing our staff through hands-on teaching, job shadowing opportunities, and a structured clinical ladder.

Care is provided across the adult lifespan and includes telemetry, orthopedics, post-operative care, skilled rehabilitation through our swing bed program, and comfort-focused services such as palliative care and 24/7 on-site hospice support. Our team works closely across disciplines to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while prioritizing safe patient handling and staff well-being.

If you are looking for a team that values collaboration, learning, and professional growth, we encourage you to apply.

The MH Registered Nurse - Acute Care role provides high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates, delegates, and communicates with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred. Licensure/

Certification

Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Other certifications may be required specific to area of practice or in accordance with Department guidelines.

Experience

One year of recent RN experience required. Automatic advancement from RN I level if all onboarding requirements are complete, including the New Grad Residency (where available).

Additional Information MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $37.09 to $50.17 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable

  • shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact meredith.files@mainehealth.org

Hiring Scam Alert

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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Experience: One year of recent RN experience required. Automatic advancement from RN I level if all onboarding requirements are complete, including the New Grad Residency (w· from this posting

Requirements

  • RN
  • Acute care
  • Direct patient care
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • Paid parental leave
  • RN License
  • Hospital
  • Patient assessment

Place

City
Belfast, ME
Rent against this pay
17% of monthly gross
This role$962/mo rent
Monthly gross$5,772/mo

$962 median rent against $5,772 a month at $37/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.

Local household income
$67,679/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
3% below the national average

Maine index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.

Belfast sits on Maine's Penobscot Bay, blending maritime heritage with a revitalized downtown full of galleries, eateries, and local shops. Nurses drawn to small-town coastal living will find a close-knit community, scenic waterfront views, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the rocky midcoast shoreline year-round.

Map showing the location of Belfast, ME
Approximate location in Belfast, ME. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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