Nursing Jobs at MaineHealth with Visa Sponsorship
Nursing jobs at MaineHealth span acute care, primary care, and specialty settings throughout Maine and the greater Portland region. The organization has a track record of sponsoring international nurses through multiple visa pathways, making it a realistic target if you're building a U.S. nursing career from abroad or on OPT.
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MaineHealth Corporate
Management/Leadership
Req #: 85690
This influential leadership role is based in Scarborough, Maine, and serves as a strategic partner to Chief Nursing Officers, nursing leaders, and education teams across multiple locations. Working within a highly collaborative matrix environment, the leader will provide direction and support to professional nursing and education teams while fostering strong relationships with academic partners, clinical stakeholders, and ancillary departments. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor and mentor who is passionate about developing leaders, advancing professional practice, and building high-performing teams through collaboration, influence, and a commitment to excellence in patient care and workforce development.
Summary
In full collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer of Maine Health operationalizes and oversees nursing affiliations and contracts for all MaineHealth clinical sites with academic partners in Maine and throughout the United States. Develops strong partnerships with academic colleagues to facilitate the continued expansion of nursing graduates. In collaboration with the Chief Nurse of MaineHealth oversees the provision of adequate clinical placement sites for academic partners through site individual site representatives. Provides guidance in appropriate on-boarding of academic clinical faculty and supports and facilitates all academic practice partnerships. In addition maintains supervisory responsibility and professional development opportunities for those clinical educators within the MH Department of Nursing Academic Affairs. Is knowledgeable of the electronic Clinical Placement system housed at MMC and understands the trends in clinical placement at every clinical site.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Masters degree in Nursing or appropriate field with Doctorate preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of Professional nursing practice, research, and education. Experience in teaching systems at the college or university system preferred.
- License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a nurse educator. 3 years of leadership or management experience required, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Allied Health professions, including roles, scopes of practice, and educational pathways.
- Communication: Understands the interprofessional nature of healthcare education and practice and integrates awareness of Allied Health disciplines into curriculum development and instructional strategies to support collaborative, team-based care.
Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $154,211.20 to $208,624.00 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact tabor.badger@mainehealth.org
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.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Description
MaineHealth Corporate
Management/Leadership
Req #: 85690
This influential leadership role is based in Scarborough, Maine, and serves as a strategic partner to Chief Nursing Officers, nursing leaders, and education teams across multiple locations. Working within a highly collaborative matrix environment, the leader will provide direction and support to professional nursing and education teams while fostering strong relationships with academic partners, clinical stakeholders, and ancillary departments. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor and mentor who is passionate about developing leaders, advancing professional practice, and building high-performing teams through collaboration, influence, and a commitment to excellence in patient care and workforce development.
Summary
In full collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer of Maine Health operationalizes and oversees nursing affiliations and contracts for all MaineHealth clinical sites with academic partners in Maine and throughout the United States. Develops strong partnerships with academic colleagues to facilitate the continued expansion of nursing graduates. In collaboration with the Chief Nurse of MaineHealth oversees the provision of adequate clinical placement sites for academic partners through site individual site representatives. Provides guidance in appropriate on-boarding of academic clinical faculty and supports and facilitates all academic practice partnerships. In addition maintains supervisory responsibility and professional development opportunities for those clinical educators within the MH Department of Nursing Academic Affairs. Is knowledgeable of the electronic Clinical Placement system housed at MMC and understands the trends in clinical placement at every clinical site.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Masters degree in Nursing or appropriate field with Doctorate preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of Professional nursing practice, research, and education. Experience in teaching systems at the college or university system preferred.
- License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maine.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a nurse educator. 3 years of leadership or management experience required, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Allied Health professions, including roles, scopes of practice, and educational pathways.
- Communication: Understands the interprofessional nature of healthcare education and practice and integrates awareness of Allied Health disciplines into curriculum development and instructional strategies to support collaborative, team-based care.
Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $154,211.20 to $208,624.00 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact tabor.badger@mainehealth.org
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.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Tips for Finding Nursing Jobs at MaineHealth
Verify your credentials meet Maine licensing requirements
Maine requires international nursing graduates to have their credentials evaluated through CGFNS or an equivalent body before the state board will process your RN license application. Start this process early since evaluation timelines can stretch your job search significantly.
Target MaineHealth's high-volume units first
MaineHealth consistently posts openings in acute care, med-surg, and critical care. Applying to these high-demand units puts you in front of hiring managers who are already accustomed to sponsoring international nurses and moving quickly on qualified candidates.
Search MaineHealth nursing roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter nursing openings at MaineHealth by visa type before you apply. Seeing which sponsorship categories are active for current postings saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship isn't on the table.
Clarify sponsorship timing in your first recruiter conversation
Ask MaineHealth's recruiter upfront whether the role supports H-1B filing before or after your start date. Some healthcare employers initiate the LCA with the DOL only after an offer is accepted, which affects how you plan around OPT or grace period deadlines.
Prepare for NCLEX-RN before your visa status becomes urgent
MaineHealth won't move forward on sponsorship without an active Maine RN license. If you're on F-1 OPT, sitting for the NCLEX while you still have buffer time prevents your visa clock from running while you wait on exam results.
Understand how TN status works for Canadian nurses
Canadian RNs can enter under TN status without an employer petition or USCIS approval, but the role must qualify as a registered nurse under USMCA definitions. MaineHealth's HR team should confirm the job title maps correctly before you cross the border.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MaineHealth sponsor H-1B visas for Nursings?
Yes, MaineHealth sponsors H-1B visas for nursing roles. Because the H-1B requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, the role typically needs to involve specialized clinical practice or a setting where a bachelor's degree in nursing is a standard requirement. Confirm with MaineHealth's HR team that your specific unit and job title meet that threshold before assuming sponsorship is automatic.
Which visa types does MaineHealth use for Nursing roles?
MaineHealth supports several pathways for international nurses, including H-1B, TN visa for Canadian nationals, J-1 visa for exchange visitors, and F-1 OPT and CPT for students completing nursing programs. The right pathway depends on your nationality, education background, and how far along you are in the licensing process. Each has different employer obligations and filing timelines, so clarify which one applies to your situation early in the hiring process.
What qualifications does MaineHealth expect for sponsored Nursing positions?
MaineHealth typically expects candidates to hold a valid Maine RN license or be actively pursuing one, have completed an accredited nursing program, and in many cases hold or be working toward a BSN. Specialty units such as ICU or labor and delivery may require additional certifications. International graduates should have a CGFNS credential evaluation on file, as MaineHealth and the Maine State Board of Nursing will both need to verify your educational equivalency.
How do I apply for Nursing jobs at MaineHealth?
You can browse and apply for MaineHealth nursing roles directly through their careers portal, or use Migrate Mate to filter open positions by visa sponsorship type so you only spend time on roles where sponsorship is confirmed. When you apply, be upfront about your visa status and timeline in your cover materials. MaineHealth recruiters in healthcare are experienced with international candidates, so being clear about your situation from the start speeds up the conversation.
How do I plan my timeline around MaineHealth's H-1B sponsorship process?
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed once per year, with USCIS opening registration in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on F-1 OPT, map your OPT expiration against that cycle carefully. MaineHealth will need time to file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before USCIS submission, so initiate the sponsorship conversation with HR at least three to four months before your intended filing window.