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Clinical Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Float Pool

Description Maine Medical Center Nursing Req #: 71959 This is a Clinical Nurse II vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience This is a bargaining unit position Job Posting Date: 3/23/2026 FT/Nights Unit Bio This position offers aspects of med/surg with a focus on ICU/IMC acuity level of care The Float Pool at Maine Medical Center offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for nurses at all stages of their careers. As a Float Pool RN, you’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of clinical environments - including Medical/Surgical units, Telemetry, and high acuity settings - within Maine’s only Magnet recognized, Level 1 Trauma Center. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in fast paced environments, enjoy continuous learning, and value flexibility in their practice. Float Pool nurses receive comprehensive training and support, with the opportunity to eventually cross train into highly sought after specialties such as Pediatrics and Mother/Baby care. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your clinical reach, this role opens doors to future opportunities across the hospital. We’re looking for adaptable, team-oriented professionals with strong critical thinking skills and a passion for patient centered care. Both full and part time opportunities at Maine Medical Center are benefit eligible positions. 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) Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year. License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine. Certification in relevant specialty preferred. Experience: At least 1 year prior RN work experience.Meets all requirements of Clinical Nurse I. Completion of Level I usually achieved by 12 months of employment. Med/surg or telemetry 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 healthcare team members. Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients’ conditions and to initiate appropriate action. Ability to identify potential crisis situations involving patients and/or families and to initiate appropriate action. Demonstrates a caring nursing practice and promotes a healing environment for patients and families. Demonstrates the required knowledge and technical skills to care for most patient populations on the unit. Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org. 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. If you have questions about this role, please contact nicole.chapman@mainehealth.org