Posted Apr 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026
What this might mean for you
MaineHealth is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
At a glance
Shift
day
Workplace
MaineHealth
Hiring employer
MaineHealth
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
About this role
Description
Lincoln Hospital
Nursing
Req #: 76208
This is a Registered Nurse 2 vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with 0-2 years of RN experience and $20,000 for Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of RN work experience!
* Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
* Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
Summary
This is a Full-time, 36 hour/week, Day shift position.
Unit Bio
The Medical Surgical Department is an 18-bed unit where nurses provide care for individuals across the life span (pediatrics – geriatrics) who are experiencing illness and accident that is appropriately cared for in an acute community hospital setting.
Show full description
This includes stroke, telemetry, orthopedics, medical issues,palliative care, and hospice.
The Registered Nurse – Charge – Acute Care role assumes the frontline leadership in the daily operations of the department and works collaboratively with departmental staff, physicians/advanced practice practioners, hospital staff, pre-hospital providers and community agencies to provide oversight and direction for the delivery of safe patient and family centered care.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)
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Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
* Licensure/
Certification:
Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. ICU, SCU, ED and PACU RN’s require ACLS and PALS Certifications within one year of start date or in accordance with Department guidelines. OB, NICU RN’s require NRP Certification within one year of start date or in accordance with Department guidelines.
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Experience:
One year of recent RN experience preferred.
* Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Annual Electronic Fetal Monitoring competency for any RN assisting Laboring Women required.
* Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
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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 lisa.bickford@mainehealth.org
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system serving approximately 1.1 million residents across Maine and New Hampshire. The system includes a Level 1 trauma medical center, eight additional licensed hospitals, comprehensive pediatric care services, an extensive behavioral health care network,…
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+Sign-on bonuses of up to $20,000 for experienced RNs and $10,000 for RNs with 1-2 years of experience
+Strong focus on continuing education, training, and career growth
+Leapfrog Group recognition for patient safety across multiple system hospitals
What reviewers flag
−Sign-on bonuses are not available to current MaineHealth employees or former employees within 6 months of separation, limiting internal retention incentives
−Some available positions require night shift schedules
−Specific review content from Glassdoor and Indeed was not accessible in the provided research, limiting insight into employee-reported challenges
Benefits: MaineHealth offers sign-on bonuses for eligible RN hires (up to $20,000 for experienced nurses, prorated for part-time). The organization emphasizes continuing education and training as a core benefit, supporting career advancement. Full details of the benefits package (health insurance, retirement, PTO, etc.) were not explicitly stated in the provided research…
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