Clinical Nurse (RN) -

Medical Intensive Care Unit Location:

Portland, ME Facility:

Maine Medical Center Schedule:

Full Time Shift:

Night Job Category:

Nursing Req #: 93290

Date Posted:

Sep 14, 2026

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FT/NIGHTS Unit Bio :

Medical ICU at Maine Medical Center Our 20-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit is seeking a passionate and driven Nurse to join our thriving team. You will have the opportunity to provide high-quality care to patients with a large variety of ICU diagnoses, building broad critical care nursing skills. Our unit values top-tier clinical excellence, teamwork, shared governance, and lifelong learning. We're looking for ambitious candidates who have strong critical thinking and communication skills and who will contribute to a collaborative unit that is always improving. Who We Care For We specialize in the management of a patients with a broad variety of disease processes including but certainly not limited to:

• Renal Failure Requiring CRRT
• ARDS and Respiratory Failure
• Sepsis and Shock States
• Multi-System Organ Failure
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Oncologic Emergencies
• Obstetrical Emergencies Due to the complexity and acuity of our patient population, nurses must be vigilant, proactive, and confident in their assessment and decision-making.

Many patients require mechanical ventilation, vasoactive support, and frequent exams to monitor for subtle but significant clinical changes.

We Value:

• The Society of Critical Care Medicine's ICU Liberation Bundle
• Clinical excellence and critical thinking
• Evidence-based practices
• Shared governance and team-based problem solving
• A team culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Interdisciplinary partnership and mutual respect Why Join Our Team?
• Structured onboarding with experienced preceptors and mentors
• Strong nurse voice in quality improvement and innovation
• Opportunities to participate in research, education, and hospital-wide initiatives
• Support for specialty certification and professional advancement Whether you're beginning your critical care journey or deepening an existing specialty, Maine Medical Center's Medical ICU offers the challenge, support, and growth you're looking for.

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) 1.

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Evidence of 10 hours of ongoing education per year. 2.

License/Certifications:

Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine. Certification in relevant specialty preferred. 3.

Experience:

Meets all requirements of Clinical Nurse I. Completion of Level I usually achieved by 12 months of employment. Respiratory experience preferred. ICU experience strongly preferred. 4. Basic knowledge of the research base, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing. 5. Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members. 6. Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action. 7. Ability to identify potential crisis situations involving patients and/or families and to initiate appropriate action. 8. Demonstrates a caring nursing practice and promotes a healing environment for patients and families. 9. Demonstrates the required knowledge and technical skills to care for most patient populations on the unit. 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 employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package. The pay range for this position is $41.34 to $60.22 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives. If you have questions about this role, please contact 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.

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Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.