Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED)

Description

Franklin Hospital

Nursing
Req #: 88531

Are you a Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment where every shift brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference? Join the Emergency Department at Franklin Hospital in Farmington, Maine, in a 36-hour day shift RN position with varying schedule and become part of a skilled, collaborative team providing exceptional emergency care to our community and visitors from across the region.

Our Emergency Department is designed to meet the diverse needs of the local community as well as the many out-of-state visitors who come to western Maine for skiing, snowmobiling, and other year-round outdoor activities. You'll care for patients experiencing a wide range of conditions, including chest pain, abdominal pain, trauma, behavioral health concerns, acute illness, injuries, and other emergent medical needs, providing an environment where no two shifts are ever the same.

As an Emergency Department RN, you'll work closely with emergency medicine providers and an interdisciplinary care team to rapidly assess and prioritize patients, provide emergency interventions and treatments, administer medications, monitor changes in condition, coordinate care, and educate patients and families. Your strong clinical judgment and ability to respond confidently to changing situations will be essential in delivering safe, timely, patient-centered care.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to strengthen your emergency nursing skills while caring for a diverse patient population. From treating everyday emergencies to responding to trauma and complex medical situations, you'll have the opportunity to use a broad range of nursing skills while working alongside a team that values collaboration, communication, and clinical excellence.

With a 36-hour day shift schedule, this position offers the opportunity to maintain a rewarding nursing career while enjoying greater flexibility and work-life balance. As part of MaineHealth, you'll benefit from a supportive team culture, professional development opportunities, and the resources of one of northern New England's leading healthcare systems.

Located in beautiful Farmington, Maine, Franklin Hospital offers the opportunity to work and live in the heart of western Maine. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and four-season outdoor recreation, the area is an ideal destination for those who enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, and everything Maine's outdoors has to offer.

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 MH Registered Nurse - Acute Care role provides high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates, delegates, and communicates with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal care.
MH RN II: This level is competent in their clinical role and has demonstrated the ability to care for most patients assigned. Though not able to care for every patient type within their area of hire, demonstrates how to obtain the appropriate resources to develop required skills and knowledge over time. This level includes automatic advancement after 1 year as a RN I - must be in good standing and meets RN I requirements.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
2. Licensure/Certification: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Other certifications may be required specific to area of practice or in accordance with Department guidelines.
3. Experience: One year of recent RN experience required. Automatic advancement from RN I level if all onboarding requirements are complete, including the New Grad Residency (where available).

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 employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $37.09to $50.17 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact kaye.cross@mainehealth.org

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