Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Emergency Dept position at a Joint Commission Certified Stroke Center in Rockport, ME, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ED or critical care experience.

Details

• Hospital-based Emergency Department setting currently undergoing expansion (future state: 20 beds, 3 behavioral health beds within a locked unit, and 2 triage rooms)
• Specialty focus: Emergency Department and Critical Care
• Patient population includes general ED patients as well as behavioral health and medical/psychiatric swing bed patients
• Patient ratio: 4:1 to 5:1
• EMR: Epic
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, with some evening shifts
• 36-hour work week; every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required
• No call or on-call responsibilities
• No float requirements within the unit; however, a 25-mile float policy between facilities may apply as needed

Requirements

• Active ME RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2–5 years of Emergency Department and/or Critical Care nursing experience required
• Driver's License required for consideration
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• The ED is a Joint Commission Certified Stroke Center
• The ED is currently under construction; flexibility with workflow changes is expected
• The unit operates with a team-based approach; strong communication and documentation skills are essential
• Scrub color: any solid color; professional attire required
• Mandatory education modules through the facility's education department must be completed
• Use of AirPods, laptops, and cell phones on the unit is prohibited
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months should disclose this at time of consideration
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility (residents of Maine or New Hampshire) are considered local; local travelers are not eligible for renewals or extensions