Clinical Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Telemetry/IMC (R9) New Graduates Welcome
MaineHealth
Portland, Maine
Posted Jun 16 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseCurrent license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
- Term
- Starts Oct 5, 2026 · Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, 12-month residency Clinical Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Telemetry/IMC (R9) New Graduates Welcome
- License
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine. Check your license
- Experience
- All new graduate RNs (less than 6 months of RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our 12-month Nurse Residency Program in conjunction with their unit based employment.
- Experience
- For RNs with less than 1 year of RN experience transferring from another organization with RN experience and/or participation in a formal new graduate nurse orientation program, consideration for exceptions to some or all Maine Medical Center Nurse Residency Program requirements may be made on an individual basis.
- Also asks
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Also asks
- 3.
- Also asks
- Basic knowledge of the research base, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing.
- Also asks
- Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and health care team members.
- Also asks
- Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
- Also asks
- 8. In accordance with the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program, a Clinical Nurse I who meets or exceeds all of the Clinical Nurse I criteria and requirements at the 12 month performance evaluation date, will be appointed to the Clinical Nurse II position by the Nursing Director.
Preferred
- Education
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Experience
- As this is an entry-level position, experience as an RN is not required. Med/surg experience preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
Benefits
- paid parental leave
- flexible work policy
- student loan assistance
- training and education
- well-being resources
The role and schedule
- Union
- Union position
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- 12-month residency
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What 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
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
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Maine Medical Center
Nursing
This is a Clinical Nurse I vacancy open to candidates with 0 – 1 year of RN work experience
This is a bargaining unit position
3 positions available
Job Posting Date: 6/16/2026
Ft/nights
10/5/2026 Target Start Date
All new graduate RNs (less than 1 year RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our Residency program in conjunction with their unit based employment.
Unit Bio
Known as R9, this unit is comprised of 36-beds. 24 beds designated to acute care medical surgical acuity, with medical telemetry capabilities caring for a wide variety of adults with acute and chronic medical conditions. 12 beds designated to general intermediate care (IMC) acuity.
Our department thrives on collaboration, where every team member’s contribution is valued and respected. The friendly and approachable nature of our staff fosters a welcoming environment that encourages open communication and mutual support. We proudly promote inclusivity and a growth-oriented culture, made evident based on the number of travelers that have transitioned into permanent roles as well as C. N. A.’s who will be continuing their career on the unit as new RN’s.
We hope you will join us on R9 as well!
Summary
The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family centered care, commitment to our community, and accountability. In accordance with national standards of nursing practice and within the guidelines and policies and procedures of both Maine Medical Center and the Maine State Board of Nursing, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of the effects of nursing care. Care delivery and coordination of patient and family care begins with the initial contact with the health care system and may continue across the continuum.
Services may be provided on an inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and/or community basis.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
1.
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
- License/
Certifications
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
3.
Experience
As this is an entry-level position, experience as an RN is not required. Med/surg experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of the research base, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and health care team members.
- Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
- All new graduate RNs (less than 6 months of RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our 12-month Nurse Residency Program in conjunction with their unit based employment. For RNs with less than 1 year of RN experience transferring from another organization with RN experience and/or participation in a formal new graduate nurse orientation program, consideration for exceptions to some or all Maine Medical Center Nurse Residency Program requirements may be made on an individual basis. 8. In accordance with the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program, a Clinical Nurse I who meets or exceeds all of the Clinical Nurse I criteria and requirements at the 12 month performance evaluation date, will be appointed to the Clinical Nurse II position by the Nursing Director.
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Additional Information
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
What's around it?
Portland, MEFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 2% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,577/mo
- Household income
- $79,540/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
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Clinical Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Telemetry/IMC (R9) New Graduates Welcome
Est.Estimated $39–44/hr