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Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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Prime Healthcare

LEWISTON, Maine

You'll use clinical judgment in a fast-paced ED, with autonomy and teamwork every shift.

Eligibility
Emergency NursingSign-on bonus

Posted Sep 21 · Applications close Sep 21, 2027

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts, 3 x 12 schedule Full-time, 12 hour shifts, Schedule 3 x 123 shifts a week
Unit and setting
Emergency Department · Hospital Care for diverse patient populations, manage high-acuity cases, and continue growing your skills alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.diverse patient populations
License
RN license Current and valid state RN License.Current valid state RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current valid state RN license Current and valid state RN License.
Certification
Current BLS certificate at hire Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Certification
MICN within 12 months of hire at paramedic base station EDsAfter hire · within 12 months of hire In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.
Certification
Emergency pediatric courses 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 (TNNC) within 12 months of hireAfter hire · within 12 months of hire Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.
Experience
1 year as staff RN in an 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 experience

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Lewiston staff RN payLewiston staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $38/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $37/hr, across 61 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$20,000
Bonus
$20,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs with 2+ Years of Acute Care Experience2+ Years of Acute Care Experience
Bonus
$10,000 sign-on bonus for new graduate RNs New Graduate RNs Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Bonus
Bonus payout terms are explained during the interview process Details discussed during the interview process.Eligibility and payout terms apply
Pay reviews
Starting pay set by skillset, experience, education, credentials and licensure

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive benefits package you can customize to your needs
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
  • Modern acute care environment
  • Streamlined hiring process with fast decisions
  • $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs with 2+ Years of Acute Care Experience; New Graduate RNs Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

The role and schedule

Day to day
high-acuity cases manage high-acuity cases
Day to day
patient and family teaching, and directing other nursing staff
Day to day
physician updates on condition changes and test results They communicate with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
Details
Hiring: 15-minute recruiter prescreen, then one hiring manager interview Apply → 15-Minute Recruiter Prescreen → One Hiring Manager Interview → Fast Hiring Decision
Details
Responsibilities also name telemetry care standards maintaining standards of professional nursing care in Telemetry

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • 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?
  • 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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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

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs with 2+ Years of Acute Care Experience New Graduate RNs Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Bonus Information

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

Overview

Pay: $37.00–$51.28 per hour

Full-time

  • 12 hour shifts, Schedule 3 x 12

Department: Emergency Services

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

Why Experienced Emergency Nurses Choose This RolePut your clinical expertise to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department where critical thinking, autonomy, and teamwork make a difference every shift. Care for diverse patient populations, manage high-acuity cases, and continue growing your skills alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

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. They communicate 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.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
  • Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; E. R. setting preferred.
  • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.
  • 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.
  • EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.
  • Non-OB facilities: NRP certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 12 months of hire required.

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Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $37.00 to $51.28 per hour. 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 Lewiston, ME

Lewiston, MEFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent
$986/mo
Household income
$55,393/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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