Emergency Department Registered Nurse, RN

MaineGeneral Health

. Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process .

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeWaterville • Maine • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $36 - $63 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct patient care in Emergency Departments, utilizing strong assessment and critical-thinking skills to develop and implement effective patient care plans. Capable of collaborating across disciplines and educating patients and families while maintaining a patient-focused approach in fast-paced environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Maine RN LicensureEmergency Room ExperienceBLS CertificationACLS CertificationCritical-Thinking Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentPatient Care PlanningTriagePatient EducationDelegation of Care

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAdaptabilityCalmness Under PressurePrioritization Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

BLSACLSPALSMOABTNCC

Industry Keywords

Emergency DepartmentPatient CarePatient Condition MonitoringInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient and Family Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process
Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans based on patient assessment
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate
Triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity level and available resources
Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support
Evaluate patient and family learning needs
Provide patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
Delegate patient care to ancillary personnel
Precept student nurses and new hires as needed
Work shifts at both the Thayer Center for Health in Waterville and the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta
Cross-train to work in both Emergency Departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Maine RN licensure or the ability to obtain Maine licensure promptly
At least 2 years of RN experience, preferred
Prior/recent RN experience working in an ER environment, strongly preferred
Preferred certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, MOAB, and TNCC
Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and prioritization skills
Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and patient-focused in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work 36 hours per week
Weekend and holiday rotation
Ability to work at both the Thayer Center for Health in Waterville and the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta
Ability to work in both Emergency Departments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision benefits
Wellness programs and resources
Industry-leading leave for new parents
Generous earned time plan
Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household
Payactiv early wage access
Tuition reimbursement
Up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions
Additional 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan
Three insurance plans for death, terminal illness, or serious injury from accident
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources
Growth opportunities within the organization
Employee safety, wellness, and work/life balance support