MaineGeneral Health System·Waterville, Maine
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in an urgent care setting by assessing symptoms and developing treatment plans based on established protocols. Responsibilities also include coordinating patient care through administrative duties and providing essential education to patients and their families.
Summary: MaineGeneral is currently seeking an Express Care Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. In this role, you’ll deliver prompt, compassionate medical care to patients in non-emergent situations while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
Position: Registered Nurse Location: Augusta, Waterville, Gardiner Schedule: Per Diem Shift: Days (7a-7p) The Role: The Express Care Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care in an urgent care setting, utilizing the nursing process while adhering to the scope and standards of practice, organizational policies, and MaineGeneral’s values and mission. What You'll Do: Assess symptoms, determine acuity, identify appropriate algorithm/protocol, and develop a treatment plan. Provides professional advice, education, and options based on assessment, established algorithm/protocol, and clinical judgment. When appropriate, dispatch appropriate discipline personnel or the emergency response unit. Evaluates the learning needs of the patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Performs administrative duties to coordinate patient care, including data collection, answering phones, scheduling tests/procedures and appointments, calling in prescriptions, and determining insurance coverage. Documents calls, responses, and referrals. Performs follow-up calls to evaluate the effectiveness of care and the need for additional care. What You Bring: Active State of Maine RN license (or ability to obtain). Minimum of 1 year of RN experience (Express Care experience preferred). Strong Teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills. Proven critical thinking and problem-solving ability. Why Join MaineGeneral: Competitive Pay Work-Life Balance: Earned time off, paid parental leave, and more Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% company match Career Growth: Professional development and advancement opportunities Compensation Information: $34.00 - $59.50
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Candidates must possess an active State of Maine RN license and have a minimum of one year of nursing experience. Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills are required, with Express Care experience preferred.
Market context
Nursing jobs in Maine are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, and community health settings. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for active or obtainable Maine RN licensure, and new graduates may still be considered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure path and prepare examples of clinical training or rotations that match the posting.