Staff Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Listed on 2026-07-28
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, ICU Nurse
Staff Nurse 1 - Intensive Care Unit - 90658
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Bangor, ME
Department:
Intensive Care Unit
Position is located:
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Work Type:
Full Time
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Schedule:
7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
*** Sign On Bonus Available***
Summary:
The Staff Nurse I is a fully competent practitioner of nursing who meets the criteria of our Professional Advancement Commitment to Excellence (PACE) career ladder. The incumbent is responsible for the practice of nursing according to the Rules and Regulations defined in the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act, Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies and procedures. The Staff Nurse I is responsible for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients on a Nursing Unit, and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the Staff Nurse I has delegated patient care in the exercise of his/her independent judgment.
The nurse plans and evaluates the nursing care for patients and families and exercises independent judgment in implementing the care him/herself or assigning the care to other qualified staff. The nurse addresses physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of the patient, and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job.
Responsibilities:
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Assessments
- Caring & Code of Conduct
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation
- Population Specific Competency
- Evidenced Based Practice & Research
- Leadership and Professional Conduct
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Resource Management
- Performance Improvement
- Professional Development
Other Information: BLS Required. Must demonstrate system values and integrates them into daily organizational practice. Must actively support patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience. Must have ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure. Must have ability to influence others' actions and decisions without express authority. Must have working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills.
Must be nationally certified in the area of specialty for the EMMC PACE career ladder.
Competencies and Skills
- Achieve Results
- Acts Strategically
- Demonstrates Adaptability
- Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence
- Develops Self and Others
- Effectively Communicates
- Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making
- Fosters Innovation
- Influences and Inspires
- IV Placement
- Promotes Health and Safety
- Provides Patient-Centered Care
- Resolves Conflict
- Serves Others
- Utilizes Resources Effectively
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust
- Cultivates Respect
- Fosters Accountability
- Practices Compassion
Credentials Required
- Registered Nurse
- BLS is Required
- Must Be Nationally Certified as a Critical Care Nurse (CCRN)
- Must be actively working on BSN with completion in 18 months for EMMC
- Education Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working Conditions
- Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
- Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411-bed, regional tertiary care hospital and an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center. Located in Bangor, Maine, it serves as the principal referral center for a patient population of 500,000 residents across the northern two-thirds of the state. The medical center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including advanced surgical care, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine, oncology, and critical care.
Eastern Maine Medical Center is the base for Life Flight of Maine, a critical care air medical transport program that conducts nearly 900 missions annually, ensuring timely access to specialized care for rural and remote communities. As a member of Northern Light Health, the medical center is part of an integrated statewide health system comprising nine hospitals, numerous primary and specialty care practices, long-term care facilities, home health and hospice agencies, and…
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