Registered Nurse (RN) - Walk-in Care
MaineHealth
Brunswick, ME
Posted Jul 23 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Urgent Care
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
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
Mid Coast Hospital
Nursing Req #: 86493
Are you a Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day brings something new? Join the Walk-In Care team at Mid Coast Hospital as a part-time Registered Nurse with benefits and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing timely, high-quality care for patients of all ages.
As a Walk-In Care RN, you'll work alongside experienced providers and clinical staff to care for patients with a wide variety of non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. From minor injuries and infections to seasonal illnesses and preventive care, you'll play an essential role in assessing patients, coordinating care, administering treatments, assisting with procedures, providing patient education, and ensuring every patient receives compassionate, efficient care.
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This role offers the opportunity to use your strong assessment skills and clinical judgment in a dynamic outpatient setting where no two days are the same. You'll collaborate closely with providers to prioritize patient needs, perform telephone triage, administer medications and immunizations, assist with diagnostic testing and procedures, and educate patients on treatment plans, follow-up care, and healthy lifestyle practices.
Working in Walk-In Care provides the excitement of urgent care while offering the advantages of an outpatient practice. As a part-time team member with benefits, you'll enjoy a schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance while continuing to grow your nursing career. You'll care for a diverse patient population, expand your clinical skills, and make an immediate impact on patients who need prompt medical attention. As part of MaineHealth, you'll benefit from a supportive team environment, comprehensive benefits, ongoing professional development, and the resources of one of northern New England's leading healthcare systems.
Located on the Mid Coast Hospital campus in Brunswick, Maine, you'll enjoy working in one of Maine's most desirable coastal communities. Brunswick offers a vibrant downtown, beautiful coastline, outdoor recreation, and easy access to Portland, providing an outstanding quality of life both at work and at home.
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 up to $10,000 Sign-on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with 0-2 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of experience! o 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. o Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
Summary
The Registered Nurse II – Ambulatory role uses professional nursing processes to assess the needs of patients and families calling or presenting for care in the physician office and performs a wide variety of patient care services to assist physicians/advanced practice practitioners in delivering excellent care to patients of the practice.
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. BLS certification is not required for positions that are 100% remote.
Experience
One year of RN experience required. Two years of relevant experience preferred. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Registered Nurse I - Ambulatory Care role.
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 $34.35 to $46.46 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 kaye.cross@mainehealth.org
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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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Requirements
- RN
- Direct patient care
- Nursing
- Medication administration
- Urgent care center
- Paid parental leave
- Ambulatory care
- Medical procedure assistance
- RN License
Place
- City
- Brunswick, ME
- State price level
- 3% below the national average
Maine index 97.1, where 100 is the national average.
Brunswick is a classic New England college town on the Androscoggin River, home to Bowdoin College and a walkable downtown full of local shops and eateries. Coastal Maine's beaches and lighthouses are a short drive away, making it appealing for nurses who want small-town charm with easy access to Portland and the shoreline.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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