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Northern Light Health

Registered Nurse II- Psych

Bangor, ME · On-site

$1.8K - $2.5K/wk

Addiction Medicine Clinic Position is located: Acadia Work Type: Full Time Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned Summary: The Registered Nurse II is a fully competent practitioner of ...

Everest Recovery

Dispensing Nurse (LPN)

Ellsworth, ME · On-site

$32 - $34/hr

Licensed LPN (or RN) in state of ME. * No experience in addiction nursing? That's okay! Join a team of highly skilled professionals. We will train you! * Everest Recovery conducts pre-employment ...

CPS Healthcare

RN/LPN (Auburn, ME - Androscoggin)

Auburn, ME · On-site

$29.25 - $39.75/hr

... addiction treatment, trauma/triage (to name a few) and have exposure to almost every specialty ... BA degree (Preferred) * RN or LPN License in Maine (Required) * 1 year nursing experience ...

Guardian Recovery

NURSE- Full Time Day RN

Portland, ME · On-site

$36 - $42/hr

The nurse provides all services under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The Nurse is ... Knowledge of addictions and mental health complications. * Knowledge and competency in problem ...

Guardian Recovery

NURSE- Part Time Day RN

Portland, ME

$36 - $42/hr

The nurse provides all services under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The Nurse is ... Knowledge of addictions and mental health complications. * Knowledge and competency in problem ...

Guardian Recovery

NURSE- Full Time Night RN

Portland, ME · On-site

$40 - $48/hr

The nurse provides all services under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The Nurse is ... Knowledge of addictions and mental health complications. * Knowledge and competency in problem ...

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How much do addiction rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for addiction rn in Maine is $44.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.82 and $51.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Addiction RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Addiction RN, you need a solid background in nursing practice, addiction treatment protocols, and mental health care, typically with an active RN license and experience or certification in addiction or behavioral health nursing. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), detoxification management tools, and substance abuse screening instruments is highly beneficial. Strong interpersonal skills, compassion, and crisis intervention abilities help Addiction RNs build trust and effectively support patients through recovery. These competencies are essential to provide safe, evidence-based care and facilitate positive outcomes for individuals struggling with addiction.

What is the difference between Addiction Rn vs Substance Abuse Counselor?

AspectAddiction RnSubstance Abuse Counselor
CredentialsRegistered Nurse license, specialized training in addictionState certification or license, counseling credentials
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, detox centersRehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, community programs
Job FocusMedical management, patient care, medication administrationCounseling, therapy, behavioral interventions

While both roles focus on addiction treatment, Addiction Rns primarily provide medical care and manage medications, whereas Substance Abuse Counselors focus on therapy and behavioral support. Both are essential in addiction recovery but serve different functions within treatment settings.

How does an Addiction RN typically collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery?

As an Addiction RN, you will work closely with physicians, social workers, counselors, and other healthcare professionals to create and implement individualized care plans for patients struggling with substance use disorders. Daily, you may participate in team meetings to discuss patient progress, coordinate medication management, and provide education on harm reduction strategies. Effective communication and collaboration are essential to ensure continuity of care and to support patients' physical and emotional needs throughout their recovery journey.

What is an Addiction RN?

An Addiction RN (Registered Nurse) is a nursing professional who specializes in caring for patients struggling with substance use disorders. They provide medical support, administer medications, monitor withdrawal symptoms, and educate patients and families about addiction and recovery. Addiction RNs often work in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, outpatient clinics, or community health settings. Their role is vital in both the medical management of addiction and supporting patients through the recovery process.
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Infographic showing various Addiction Rn job openings in Maine as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 17% As Needed, 50% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $92,619 per year, or $44.5 per hour.
Registered Nurse II- Psych

Registered Nurse II- Psych

Northern Light Health

Bangor, ME • On-site

$1.8K - $2.5K/wk

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Northern Light Health rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 160 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

563rd of 877 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Northern Light Acadia Hospital
Department: Addiction Medicine Clinic
Position is located: Acadia
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned
Summary:
The Registered Nurse II is a fully competent practitioner of nursing. 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 Registered Nurse II 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 Registered Nurse II 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:
  • Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment by assisting with the planning and implementation of hospital policies/procedures and national safety goals, and proactively identifies workarounds that have a potential impact on patient safety.
  • Recognized by peers as an expert in location, operation, care and troubleshooting of unit equipment.
  • Performs in-depth, discriminating assessments utilizing advanced knowledge and skills.
  • Anticipate and detects subtle shifts in patient status and/or needs often before the presence of objective measurable signs, proactively responds and collaborates with providers.
  • Demonstrates the ability to effectively handle actual or potential emergency situations calmly and directs others in such situations; is a "go to" person for difficult and emergency situations.
  • Demonstrates the principle of nursing presence in all patient encounters. Approaches each patient as a unique human being to maximize patient's involvement incorporating patients' strengths to promote positive outcomes.
  • Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess each patient's care for missed opportunities.
  • Assists others in developing critical thinking skills for complex problem resolution.
  • Analyzes evidence based alternative methods to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Documentation upholds the standard of practice reflecting adherence to hospital, regulatory and legal requirements.
  • Recognized as a documentation systems expert.
  • Completes population-specific mandatory education competencies as defined by the unit specific scope of service.
  • Actively researches and implements population specific multidisciplinary care plans with patient and family involvement.
  • Assists in development of population specific standardized care plans.
  • Recognized as a unit or hospital resource on issues of cultural diversity and population specific care.
  • Practice is consistent with policy and procedures.
  • Incorporates evidence and research to policy change and development.
  • Identifies opportunities to enhance clinical practice through evidence-based research and collaborates with interdisciplinary colleagues as needed.
  • Active in education of evidence-based practice changes.
  • Mentors others to develop appropriate time management skills.
  • Meets the expectations for punctuality and attendance.
  • Assists with the coordination of ongoing staffing needs, while demonstrating personal scheduling flexibility to support the needs of patient care areas.
  • Contributes to a healthy work environment by holding all members of the healthcare team accountable for effective and professional communications.
  • Takes leadership in identifying and actively resolving interdisciplinary conflict.
  • Coordinates multidisciplinary plan of care while proactively anticipating potential patient care needs.
  • Serves as an interdepartmental resource for the coordination of internal and external resources to meet patient care needs.
  • Reassess, reprioritize, and coordinate the needs of the unit through collaboration with all members of the healthcare team.
  • Contributes to a healthy work environment by modeling professional behaviors and addressing conflict with the right person, at the right time, in the right location.
  • Identifies unprofessional behaviors and intervenes appropriately to facilitate positive conflict resolution.
  • Recognized as an interdepartmental resource in the care of complex patients / family interactions.
  • Resolves gaps within multidisciplinary care delivery.
  • Recognized as a positive, collaborative resource among colleagues, who is solution focused.
  • Acts as a resource and role model for effective resource management.
  • Takes responsibility for meeting education and mandatory programs, by completing hospital and unit-based competencies (CBO).
  • Obtains 24 Contact Hours or a 3-credit professional development course and 12 contact hours.
  • Serves as a role model for colleagues in the promotion and advancement of professional growth.
  • Takes leadership role to achieve at least one unit-based, Professional Practice, organizational or interdisciplinary goal.
  • Recommends/facilitates practice change based on evidence-based literature.
  • Maintains an up-to-date personal educational file on unit to demonstrate compliance with educational requirements.
  • Actively participates in the peer review process.
  • Achieves National certification in area of practice. (Existing PNIV - grace period- ending October 31, 2013, to obtain certification-no grandfathering)
  • Recognized as a resource to staff in regard to unit-based performance improvement priorities and nurse sensitive outcomes.
  • Participates in data collection, data analysis and implementation of performance improvement priorities.

Other Information:
BLS Required.
Will maintain RNC Certification within a reasonable amount of time. Willingness to gain additional education around Substance Abuse Disorder and Co-occuring Mental Health.
Experience working with Substance Abuse Population in an opioid treatment program, opioid health home or a primary care setting treating this disorder is preferred.
Competencies and Skills
  • Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
  • Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
  • Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally. Creates a compelling vision of success that motivates workplace initiative and energizes others to follow. Provides direction and guidance to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective. Has the ability to appropriately influence others' actions and decisions with and without express authority.
  • Word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills.
  • No previous experience required.
  • Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
  • Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
  • Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
  • Utilizes Resources Effectively: Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities. Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time.
  • Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
  • Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
  • Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
  • Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials
  • Required Registered Nurse

Education
  • Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions
  • Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
  • Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
  • Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
  • Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
  • Potential exposure to noxious odors.
  • Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
  • Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting.
  • Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
  • Prolonged periods of standing.
  • Prolonged periods of walking.
  • Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.

Northern Light Acadia Hospital is regional psychiatric hospital in Bangor, Maine, providing acute mental health care and telehealth psychiatry across the state. As the behavioral health member of Northern Light Health, Acadia Hospital offers specialized care through programs like Behavioral Home Health, integrated behavioral health in primary care settings, and a geriatric Mood and Memory clinic that participates in clinical trials for new Alzheimer's treatments. Northern Light Acadia Healthcare, a subsidiary of the hospital, delivers outpatient services including substance use disorder treatment and case management. Through these programs, we serve patients from every part of Maine.
We are a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.
Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine's spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.
Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition:
phone: 207-973-7100
email: talentacquisition@northernlight.org
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