Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursing Float Pool
MaineHealth
Biddeford, ME
Posted Jul 27 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Unit
- Float-Pool
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Weekends
- Every other weekend
- Term
- Per Diem
- On the floor
- Floating required
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
More role details
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Overtime
- $37.09/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.
About this role
- Maine Medical Center
- Biddeford, ME
- Nursing
- Req #: 87862
Per Diem/Nights
This is a Registered Nurse 2 vacancy open to RN’s with Greater than 1 year of Experience
Nursing Float Pool
Read the full posting
The Nursing Float Pool is the department for Registered Nurses that are seeking a dynamic position with exposure to a broad range of patient acuity levels. The Float Pool offers the unique opportunity to develop expertise in multiple settings and refine core skill sets. Nurses in this department are adaptable to different units, including specialties, which support flexibility, time-management skills, and critical thinking.
Ability to float between multiple Medical-Surgical Units, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Department 12-hour shifts (7-7); Self-Scheduling Every third or every other weekend rotation options
Summary
The Registered Nurse II - Acute Care – MMC BID SAN role is responsible for the management of patient care, including clinical nursing practice/caring, leadership, management, professionalism, and growth/development, as well as the independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred. License/
Certifications
Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. ICU, SCU, ED and PACU RN’s require ACLS and PALS Certifications within one year of start date or in accordance with Department guidelines. OB, NICU RN’s require NRP Certification within one year of start date or in accordance with Department guidelines. Positions that are fully remote will not require BLS.
Experience
One year of RN experience required. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Registered Nurse – Acute Care role. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Annual Electronic Fetal Monitoring competency for any RN assisting Laboring Women required.
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 amanda.oliveira@mainehealth.org
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Requirements
- RN
- Patient treatment planning
- Every other weekend
- Care plan evaluation
- Nursing
- 12 hour shift
- Paid parental leave
- Float pool
- RN License
Place
- City
- Biddeford, ME
- Median rent
- $1,292/mo
- Local household income
- $72,333/yr
- State price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Maine index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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