Registered Nurse (RN)
Freeport, Maine
Posted Sep 11, 2025 · New grads welcomed · reported
- Shift
- Evenings
- Unit
- Rehab
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Evenings
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Shift differential
- +$2/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- $12,000
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
Hawthorne House is now hiring RNs! Wages increase with experience! Hourly Rate $39.00$12,000 for eligible employeesOpenings for: Days | Evenings | NightsFull time | part time | weekend | per diem#HAWOpportunities available for all levels of experience, including new grads!
RN Job SummaryRegistered nurses (RNs) work closely with supervising physicians to assess and monitor residents needs, ensure treatment and care are conducted according to the facility’s procedures, administer medications, and perform other related tasks. Responsibilities and duties include but not limited to:Cares for residentsExhibits strong clinical skillsDemonstrates excellent bedside mannerRecords a resident’s medical history, symptoms, and vitals. Updates resident charts and electronic medical records (EMR).
Administers medication and other doctor-recommended treatment plans. Complies with federal, state, and local nursing regulations, standards, and policies. Collaborates with nurses, doctors, and administrators.
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Requirements
AS or BS degree in nursingMust be currently registered/licensed in Maine. Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Knowledge and use of Electronic Medical Records and/or solid computer skillsStrong communication skills, both in writing and verballyEffective leadership skills and/or ability to invest in growing this skillRead, write, speak, and understand the English languageAs an eligible employee of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:A unique competitive compensation structureFlexible Shifts to support work/life balance· Pay on Demand; access to your pay every dayComprehensive benefits for full time, including medical, dental, vision, life and disabilityFlexible Savings Account, including medical dependent careRobust
- Shift differentials $2.00 - $6.00 per hourPaid time off401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contributionTuition reimbursement to support career growthFor over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on the patient experience. Job Type: Full-timePay: $39.50 - $46.50 per hour
Benefits
401(k)Dental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offLicense/
Certification
Maine RN License (Required)Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- AS or BS degree in nursingMust be currently registered/licensed in Maine. Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. Knowledge and use of Electronic Medical Records and/or solid computer skillsStrong communication skills, both in writing and verballyEffective leadership skills and/or ability to invest in growing this skillRead, write, speak, and understand the English languageAs an eligible employee of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:A unique competitive compensation structureFlexible Shifts to support work/life balance· Pay on Demand; access to your pay every dayComprehensive benefits for full time, including medical, dental, vision, life and disabilityFlexible Savings Account, including medical dependent careRobust
- Shift differentials $2.00 - $6.00 per hourPaid time off401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contributionTuition reimbursement to support career growthFor over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on the patient experience. Job Type: Full-timePay: $39.50 - $46.50 per hour
Place
- City
- Freeport, Maine
- Median rent
- $1,456/mo
- Local household income
- $59,455/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.
Freeport is a small coastal Maine town known for its outlet shopping and the flagship L.L. Bean store, open 24/7. It offers a quiet, maritime atmosphere with easy access to Casco Bay and Portland, about 20 minutes south. A solid pick for nurses who prefer a slower-paced, scenic setting over city density.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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You would step into Hawthorne House on Old County Road in Freeport, a First Atlantic Healthcare community that has offered skilled nursing, rehab, memory care, and assisted living to the Mid-Coast for more than thirty years. Day to day you…
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