Registered Nurse Jobs at MaineHealth with Visa Sponsorship
Registered Nurse jobs at MaineHealth span hospitals, clinics, and community care settings throughout Maine and New England. The health system has a track record of sponsoring international nursing talent across multiple visa pathways, making it a realistic option for internationally trained RNs pursuing U.S. work authorization.
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Franklin Hospital
Nursing
Req #: 97822
Are you a New Grad Registered Nurse looking to grow your skills in the surgical setting? Join the Surgical Care Operating Room team at Franklin Hospital in Farmington, Maine, as a full-time, 32-hour day shift Registered Nurse and become part of a skilled, collaborative team dedicated to providing safe, high-quality care throughout the surgical experience.
As an Operating Room RN, you'll play an important role in caring for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures. You'll work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to prepare patients for surgery, coordinate care in the operating room, maintain a safe surgical environment, and advocate for patients throughout their procedure.
This role offers the opportunity to develop specialized perioperative nursing skills while using your clinical judgment, communication, and attention to detail to support excellent patient outcomes. You'll participate in patient assessment and planning, ensure appropriate equipment and supplies are available, support infection prevention and patient safety practices, assist with surgical workflows, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the surgical team.
Located in beautiful Farmington, Maine, Franklin Hospital offers the opportunity to build your nursing career in the heart of western Maine. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and four-season outdoor recreation, the area is ideal for those who enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, and everything Maine's outdoors has to offer.
Summary:
The MH Registered Nurse - Acute Care role provides high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates, delegates, and communicates with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal care.
MH RN I: This level represents the beginner in their clinical role. This care team member has less than 12 months experience and is primarily developing the required knowledge and skills to work within their setting. Level I must achieve all performance expectations, by completion of facility and unit orientation, and satisfactorily completing the introductory period.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Other certifications may be required specific to area of practice or in accordance with Department guidelines.
- Experience: New Grad or RN with less than 12 months experience.
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 $35.61 per hour.
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 kathy.smith@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
Franklin Hospital
Nursing
Req #: 97822
Are you a New Grad Registered Nurse looking to grow your skills in the surgical setting? Join the Surgical Care Operating Room team at Franklin Hospital in Farmington, Maine, as a full-time, 32-hour day shift Registered Nurse and become part of a skilled, collaborative team dedicated to providing safe, high-quality care throughout the surgical experience.
As an Operating Room RN, you'll play an important role in caring for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures. You'll work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to prepare patients for surgery, coordinate care in the operating room, maintain a safe surgical environment, and advocate for patients throughout their procedure.
This role offers the opportunity to develop specialized perioperative nursing skills while using your clinical judgment, communication, and attention to detail to support excellent patient outcomes. You'll participate in patient assessment and planning, ensure appropriate equipment and supplies are available, support infection prevention and patient safety practices, assist with surgical workflows, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the surgical team.
Located in beautiful Farmington, Maine, Franklin Hospital offers the opportunity to build your nursing career in the heart of western Maine. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and four-season outdoor recreation, the area is ideal for those who enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, and everything Maine's outdoors has to offer.
Summary:
The MH Registered Nurse - Acute Care role provides high quality patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes. Collaborates, delegates, and communicates with members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal care.
MH RN I: This level represents the beginner in their clinical role. This care team member has less than 12 months experience and is primarily developing the required knowledge and skills to work within their setting. Level I must achieve all performance expectations, by completion of facility and unit orientation, and satisfactorily completing the introductory period.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Other certifications may be required specific to area of practice or in accordance with Department guidelines.
- Experience: New Grad or RN with less than 12 months experience.
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 $35.61 per hour.
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 kathy.smith@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.
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Verify Your Credentials Before Applying
Maine requires RNs to hold a NCLEX-RN passing score and a state board license before starting work. Get your foreign nursing credentials evaluated through CGFNS or a NCSBN-recognized service so your application is complete when MaineHealth reviews it.
Target Units With Persistent Vacancies
MaineHealth consistently posts openings across med-surg, ICU, and behavioral health units. Applying to departments with recurring vacancies signals to recruiters that your specialty fits an active workforce need, which strengthens the case for sponsorship.
Understand Which Visa Fits Your Situation
MaineHealth sponsors H-1B, TN, J-1, and F-1 OPT and CPT pathways for nursing roles. If you're a Canadian or Mexican RN, the TN visa involves no lottery and is employer-filed at the port of entry, making it a faster path than H-1B.
Time Your Application Around the H-1B Cap
H-1B registrations open each March for an October 1 start date. If you want MaineHealth to file an H-1B petition on your behalf, your offer and onboarding paperwork should be finalized well before the USCIS registration window opens.
Ask Directly About Sponsorship During Interviews
Healthcare employers distinguish between sponsoring a new hire and transferring an existing petition. Ask the recruiter whether MaineHealth will initiate a new H-1B filing or accept a cap-exempt transfer so you understand exactly what the offer covers before accepting.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Open Roles
Filtering for verified visa-sponsoring healthcare employers saves significant time during your job search. Use Migrate Mate to browse active Registered Nurse openings at MaineHealth and confirm sponsorship eligibility before you submit your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MaineHealth sponsor H-1B visas for Registered Nurses?
Yes, MaineHealth sponsors H-1B visas for Registered Nurse positions. RN roles qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria because they require at least a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or an equivalent foreign degree. If you're currently on F-1 OPT, MaineHealth can file an H-1B visa petition on your behalf during the annual USCIS registration period each March, with employment beginning October 1.
How do I apply for Registered Nurse jobs at MaineHealth?
Applications are submitted through MaineHealth's careers portal, where you can filter by specialty, shift type, and location across its member hospitals and clinics. Before applying, confirm your NCLEX-RN passing score and that your nursing credentials have been evaluated if you trained outside the United States. Migrate Mate also lists active MaineHealth RN openings with sponsorship eligibility clearly flagged, so you can identify the right role before heading to the official application.
Which visa types does MaineHealth commonly use for Registered Nurse roles?
MaineHealth sponsors H-1B, TN visa, J-1 visa, and F-1 OPT and CPT visas for Registered Nurse positions. H-1B is the most common long-term pathway for internationally trained nurses. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican RNs and bypasses the lottery entirely. J-1 visa is typically used for exchange visitor programs with a defined end date, while F-1 OPT and CPT apply to nursing graduates from U.S. universities during their post-completion work authorization window.
What qualifications does MaineHealth expect from Registered Nurse candidates?
MaineHealth expects candidates to hold a current Maine RN license or proof of eligibility to obtain one, a passing NCLEX-RN score, and a BSN or equivalent degree. For internationally trained nurses, CGFNS credential evaluation is typically required before licensure. Clinical experience in a U.S. or comparable healthcare setting strengthens your candidacy, particularly for specialty units like ICU, telemetry, or behavioral health where MaineHealth regularly recruits.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a MaineHealth RN role?
Timeline depends on the visa type. H-1B petitions are subject to the annual cap, meaning you may wait up to six months from registration to employment start. TN status for Canadian nurses can be obtained at the border on the same day as your start date with the right documentation. J-1 processing through a sponsoring exchange program typically takes two to four months. Plan your credential verification and licensing steps well in advance so they don't delay the employer's filing timeline.