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Registered Nurse - Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP)

Confidential Client•Healthcare
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$79,904 - $139,497
Togus, Maine
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The Registered Nurse in the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program provides direct patient care to veterans, delivering holistic and specialized nursing services within a structured healthcare setting. This role requires proficiency in nursing practice, leadership in collaborative care, and adherence to evidence-based standards to manage complex client needs effectively. The position demands a valid nursing license and the ability to perform physical duties essential to patient care in an on-site environment.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This is a direct patient-care Registered Nurse role supporting a Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP). As an RN you will provide high-quality, veteran/patient-centered nursing care within an interdisciplinary team and help drive recovery-focused rehabilitation services.

  • Deliver direct nursing care: assessments, medication administration, wound care, and clinical monitoring
  • Develop, implement and update individualized nursing care plans
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (physicians, behavioral health, social work, therapists) to coordinate rehabilitation treatment
  • Provide patient and family education on condition management, medications, and discharge planning
  • Document care and progress accurately in clinical records and follow established policies and protocols
  • Participate in quality improvement, clinical documentation reviews, and evidence-based practice activities
  • Respond to clinical emergencies and perform triage as needed
  • Support program goals including veteran/patient-driven recovery and safe transitions of care

Qualifications

Minimum requirements (must be met for hire):

  • English language proficiency sufficient for safe, effective patient care
  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE) OR equivalent validated foreign credential with required registration
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration/license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia
  • Candidates who meet education but not yet licensed may be eligible for temporary Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) appointment while pursuing licensure (per Confidential Client policy)
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position; pre-placement physical exam required

Grade/level guidance (examples from qualification standards):

  • Entry-level (Nurse I, Level I–III): ADN/diploma or BSN with progressively required experience for higher levels
  • Advanced levels (Nurse II/III): BSN/MSN plus specialized nursing experience and demonstrated leadership, evidence-based practice, and professional development

Preferred qualifications (strongly considered):

  • BSN or higher
  • Experience in rehabilitation, behavioral health, or long-term care settings
  • Demonstrated leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality improvement experience

Compensation & Employment Type

  • Salary range (provided by source): $79,904 - $139,497 per year. Actual pay will depend on grade, qualifications, and experience.
  • Employment type: Full-time, Contractor (appointment details and benefits provided by Confidential Client)

Location & Work Schedule

  • Location: Togus, ME (on-site)
  • Schedule: Full-time; program staffing and shift details provided during the hiring process

What Careertakes Adds

As a third-party recruiting partner, Careertakes will:

  • Present your application to the Confidential Client using best practices used by third-party recruiters
  • Provide guidance about the hiring timeline and next steps
  • Ensure candidate documentation is complete and compliant for state licensure and credential checks

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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