Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics Infectious Disease

MaineHealth
parental leave
United States, Maine, Portland
887 Congress Street (Show on map)
Apr 03, 2026
Description Medical Group Practices Nursing Req #: 73323 For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with up to 2 years of RN experience and $20,000 for Registered Nurses with greater than 2 years of RN work experience! Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months' separation from employment. We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Infectious Disease Nurse to provide expert care to children with or exposed to infectious diseases. This role also includes administering travel vaccinations for pediatric patients preparing to travel outside the U.S. Key Responsibilities: Provide patient and family education on infectious diseases and prevention Triage patient calls and assess care needs Administer prescribed and travel-related vaccinations Track and report infectious disease trends in the community Collaborate with physicians and public health agencies to support effective treatment plans Schedule: Part-time, 16 hours per week (two 8-hour days), Monday-Friday within standard clinical hours Join a collaborative clinical team committed to improving the health and safety of children in our community. Summary: The Registered Nurse II - Ambulatory role uses professional nursing processes to assess the needs of patients and families calling or presenting for care in the physician office and performs a wide variety of patient care services to assist physicians/advanced practice practitioners in delivering excellent care to patients of the practice. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Experience: One year of RN experience required. Two years of relevant experience preferred. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Registered Nurse I - Ambulatory Care role. Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org. Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact samantha.gonzales@mainehealth.org