Clinical Nurse; RN-Neurological Intensive Care Unit - New Graduates

Location:

Portland, ME
Facility:
Maine Medical Center

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift: Night
Job Category:
Nursing
Req #: 92156
Date Posted:
Oct 5, 2026

Target

Start date:

2/1/2027

This is a Clinical Nurse I vacancy open to candidates with 0 – 1 year of RN work experience

This is a Bargaining Unit position

3 Positions Available

Date posted: 10/5/2026

Full Time/Nights

All new graduate RNs (less than 1 year RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our Residency program in conjunction with their unit based employment.

Unit Bio:
Neuro ICU at Maine Medical Center

Welcome to the Neuro Intensive Care Unit at Maine Medical Center—a specialized 12-bed unit dedicated to the care of patients with complex and life‑threatening neurological and neurosurgical conditions. As part of a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Magnet hospital, our team is recognized for delivering cutting‑edge, high‑acuity care with precision, teamwork, and heart.

We specialize in the management of patients with:

• Acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, including post-thrombectomy care
• Status epilepticus and other complex seizure disorders
• Post-cardiac arrest patients requiring target temperature management or EVD/ICP PbO2 management
• Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
• Severe neuromuscular conditions (e.g., myasthenic or Guillain‑Barré crises)
• Neurosurgical patients, including those undergoing:
  • Brain tumor resections
  • Craniotomies
  • External ventricular drain (EVD) placement and management
• Patients requiring advanced neurological monitoring such as continuous EEG, pupillometry, PbO2 monitoring

The acuity of our patients requires nurses to be vigilant, confident in neuro assessments, and quick to act. Many of our patients require mechanical ventilation, vasoactive support, and frequent neuro exams to identify subtle but critical changes.

The Neuro ICU is grounded in a culture of collaboration, trust, and shared purpose. We believe in:

• Supporting one another during tough shifts and emotionally challenging cases
• Celebrating wins—both big and small—because each step toward recovery matters
• Humor as a coping tool (you’ll hear laughter here even on the hardest days)
• Open communication with leadership and a strong emphasis on professional development

We work as an interdisciplinary team which values each other’s input and bedside insight. The team includes:

• Neurointensivists, neurologists, and neurosurgeons
• Advanced practice providers
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapists
• Social work and care management professionals
• Certified nursing assistants and unit aides
• Respiratory therapists and hemodynamic monitoring specialists
• An engaged and present leadership team