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Registered Nurse - Emergency Services

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BRIDGTON, Maine

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Eligibility
Emergency MedicineEmergency RoomSign-on bonus

Posted Sep 28 · Applications close Sep 28, 2027

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · nights, 3 x 12 schedule Night Shit 12 hour shifts Full-time, Night Shit 12 hour shifts, Schedule 3 x 123 shifts a week
Unit and setting
Emergency Department · Hospital The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her patients in the Emergency Department.
License
RN licensecurrent and valid state RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
current and valid state RN license Current and valid state RN License.
Certification
BLS, current upon hire and maintained Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Certification
MICN within 12 months of hire in paramedic base station ED, then maintainedAfter hire · within 12 months of hire 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 at EDAP certified facilitiesAfter hire · within 6 months of hire EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
Certification
Trauma Nurse Core Course within 12 months of hireAfter hire · within 12 months of hire Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.
Experience
minimum one year as staff RN in acute care hospital Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E.R. setting preferred.
Also asks
basic arrhythmia interpretation within 30 days of hireAfter hire · 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
emergency room setting

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most 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
up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for RNs with 2+ consecutive years RN experience Up to $20,000 for Registered Nurses with 2 or more consecutive years of RN experience.2 or more consecutive years of RN experience
Bonus
up to $10,000 for new graduate RNs Up to $10,000 for New Graduate Registered NursesNew Graduate Registered Nurses
Bonus
sign-on bonus Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates.Qualified Candidates
Pay reviews
starting pay set by skillset, years of experience, education, credentials and licensure

Benefits

  • Benefitscompetitive health benefitscompetitive health benefits
  • Benefitspaid time offpaid time off
  • Benefitseducation supporteducation support

The role and schedule

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 activities of other nursing personnel
Day to day
communicates with the physician about changes in patient's clinical condition 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 response to treatment Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.
Day to day
knowledgeable about EMTALA and reporting of child/adult abuse Is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies and Hospital Social Worker.
Details
25-bed critical access hospital (Bridgton Hospital) CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

The workplace

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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 ask
  • 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

Posted on Prime Healthcare’s careers page.

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Bonus Amount

Up to $20,000 for Registered Nurses with 2 or more consecutive years of RN experience. Up to $10,000 for New Graduate Registered Nurses

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Title: Registered Nurse Department: Emergency Services

Full-time, Night Shit

  • 12 hour shifts, Schedule 3 x 12

Pay: $37.00–$51.28/hour

Don't forget to ask if you qualify for the RN bonus

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

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.

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.

Pay Transparency

Bridgton Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $37.00–$51.28. 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

Nights

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 Bridgton, ME

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

See Bridgton, ME

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