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Registered Nurse

Machias, ME · On-site

$75 - $80/hr

Minimum 2 years required About the Role We are seeking an experienced Obstetrics Registered Nurse for a 13-week rapid response contract opportunity in Machias, Maine. This role supports the OB unit ...

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How much do rapid response rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average weekly pay for rapid response rn in Maine is $2,249.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,844.23 and $2,615.38 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Rapid Response RN?

A Rapid Response RN is a specialized nurse who responds to critical patient situations before they become life-threatening. They work closely with bedside nurses and medical teams to assess, stabilize, and intervene in emergencies. Their role helps prevent ICU transfers and improves patient outcomes. Rapid Response RNs must have strong critical thinking skills, extensive clinical experience, and the ability to act quickly under pressure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Rapid Response RN position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Rapid Response RN, you need advanced clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and experience in acute or critical care nursing, supported by a valid RN license and often ACLS certification. Familiarity with rapid response protocols, EHR systems, and specialized monitoring equipment is essential. Strong communication, calmness under pressure, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams set top performers apart. These competencies are crucial for intervening quickly and effectively during hospital emergencies, directly impacting patient outcomes.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Rapid Response RN during a shift?

As a Rapid Response RN, your primary responsibility is to respond immediately to clinical deteriorations or emergencies throughout the hospital, providing advanced assessments and interventions to patients in distress. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians, bedside nurses, and respiratory therapists to stabilize patients and prevent further decline. Aside from responding to calls, you may review patient charts, participate in training sessions, and help educate staff on early recognition of critical symptoms. This dynamic role requires flexibility and strong teamwork, as you’ll work across various units and support both staff and patients during high-stress situations.

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Infographic showing various Rapid Response Rn job openings in Maine as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 24% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,986 per year, or $56.2 per hour.

Registered Nurse

Centstone HC

Machias, ME • On-site

$75 - $80/hr

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Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Registered Nurse Obstetrics Location: Machias, Maine
Pay Rate: $75/hr to $80/hr
Contract: 13 weeks
Schedule: Night Shift
Experience: Minimum 2 years required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Obstetrics Registered Nurse for a 13-week rapid response contract opportunity in Machias, Maine. This role supports the OB unit and provides care for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, nursery, and post-op gynecology patients in a patient-centered hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care for OB patients using the nursing process
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for antepartum, labor, delivery, postpartum, nursery, and post-op GYN patients
• Educate patients and families while supporting safe and individualized care
• Manage supplies, equipment, documentation, and unit-specific clinical needs
• Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and hospital departments to support quality patient outcomes

Requirements

• Active Maine Registered Nurse License Required
• Minimum 2 years of OB, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, or acute care RN experience required
• BLS, ACLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, And STABLE Certifications Required
• Cerner experience preferred
• COVID-19 vaccination required per state mandate; must be available for night shift and holiday coverage

Bring your OB nursing experience to a meaningful night-shift opportunity where your clinical judgment, compassion, and patient care can support mothers, newborns, and families.