ICU RN - Per Diem

Description Join a Top-Ranked Workplace! We are excited to welcome a passionate and energetic Registered Nurse to our award-winning Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for 2024-2025, our hospital is committed to providing an outstanding work environment where every team member is valued and empowered. As an ICU Nurse here, you'll deliver expert, compassionate care to critically ill patients while collaborating with a creative and supportive multidisciplinary team. Make a real impact on patient outcomes and contribute to a culture that celebrates your dedication, professional growth, and wellbeing. Experience the difference of working at one of Maine's leading healthcare institutions! Benefits: MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance. EEO Statement: MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. About MDI Hospital Rooted in Community. Inspired by Care. Mount Desert Island Hospital isn’t just a place where care is delivered — it’s where care begins, where it grows, and where it connects us all. Located in the heart of Bar Harbor, surrounded by the rugged beauty of Acadia National Park, MDI Hospital is deeply woven into the fabric of island life. We’re not just serving a community — we are the community. A Place Where You Belong. At MDI Hospital, every team member is more than a healthcare professional — they’re a neighbor, a friend, a familiar face in the grocery store or on the hiking trail. We believe that healing happens best when people feel seen, supported, and valued. That’s why we foster a workplace where everyone belongs, where voices are heard, and where your contributions truly matter. Small Town Heart, Big Impact. Though we serve a small, close-knit population, our reach is wide and our impact deep. We offer a full spectrum of care — from family medicine and behavioral health to emergency services and specialty care — all grounded in compassion and clinical excellence. Our partnerships with organizations like Penn Medicine and the MDI Biological Laboratory help us bring world-class resources to our rural setting. A Culture of Connection. We believe that wellness is a shared journey. Whether it’s through community wellness programs, school-based health initiatives, or simply taking the time to listen, we’re here to walk alongside our patients and each other. Our team is collaborative, mission-driven, and always ready to lend a hand — or an ear. Come Grow With Us. Working at MDI Hospital means being part of something bigger than yourself. It means joining a team that values your well-being, supports your growth, and celebrates your unique strengths. Whether you’re new to the island or have called it home for years, you’ll find a place here — not just to work, but to belong. Requirements Education, Training or Certifications Required: Current Maine license as a registered professional nurse. Current BLS, ACLS and PALS. Critical Care/Code Blue Course.4 TNCC, CCRN, NALS encouraged. Critical Care Course can be 1:1 with Division Director during orientation. Experience Required: Recent training/experience in medication administration and nursing process in an acute care setting. Recent critical care experience and CC course preferred prior to application. Special Requirements: Familiarity with IS computer system and Monitoring System. Familiarity with CCS specific equipment and medications. ALS procedures and policies. Cognitive Requirements: Emotional maturity and good people skills required. Able to take in, process and apply clinical information in a wide variety of patient care situations. Ability for high performance under stressful situations. Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and follow through. Physical Demands: Able to sit, stand and walk for an 8-12 hour shift. Adequate hearing, vision, speech and manual dexterity. General health must be such as to regularly work scheduled hours. Able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds (assisting patients in and out of bed, etc.). Environment: Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids. Potential for exposure to contagious diseases. Potential for periods of high stress.