Registered Nurse - Emergency Services
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
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 askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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?
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