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MaineGeneral Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Critical Care Unit at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta, Maine.
Our Critical Care team cares for patients who require close monitoring, frequent assessment, and timely intervention. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and apply your clinical experience while continuing to grow your critical care expertise in a modern hospital environment.
POSITION: Registered Nurse (RN)
LOCATION: Critical Care Unit; Alfond Center for Health, Augusta
SCHEDULE: 36 hours per week
SHIFT: Nights (7p-7a)
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates the learning needs of the patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Active Maine RN licensure or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion, required
- At least 1 year of RN experience in an acute care setting, strongly preferred
- Prior/recent CCU experience, preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, team-based environment
- Preferred certifications: BLS, ACLS, MOAB
WHY MAINEGENERAL:
- Shift Differentials: Earn up to an additional $7/hr. for select shifts.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and wellness programs
- Work-Life Balance: Generous earned time off, paid parental leave, and more
- Career Growth: Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Student Loan Assistance: Potential reimbursement to help you thrive
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
$35.00 - $61.25
The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS:
36
JOB EXEMPT:
No
BENEFITS:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
PHYSICAL WELLNESS:
We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
FINANCIAL WELLNESS:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
CAREER MOBILITY:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
JOB SUMMARY:
MaineGeneral Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Critical Care Unit at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta, Maine.
Our Critical Care team cares for patients who require close monitoring, frequent assessment, and timely intervention. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and apply your clinical experience while continuing to grow your critical care expertise in a modern hospital environment.
POSITION: Registered Nurse (RN)
LOCATION: Critical Care Unit; Alfond Center for Health, Augusta
SCHEDULE: 36 hours per week
SHIFT: Nights (7p-7a)
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates the learning needs of the patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Active Maine RN licensure or ability to obtain same in a timely fashion, required
- At least 1 year of RN experience in an acute care setting, strongly preferred
- Prior/recent CCU experience, preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, team-based environment
- Preferred certifications: BLS, ACLS, MOAB
WHY MAINEGENERAL:
- Shift Differentials: Earn up to an additional $7/hr. for select shifts.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and wellness programs
- Work-Life Balance: Generous earned time off, paid parental leave, and more
- Career Growth: Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Student Loan Assistance: Potential reimbursement to help you thrive
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
$35.00 - $61.25
The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS:
36
JOB EXEMPT:
No
BENEFITS:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
PHYSICAL WELLNESS:
We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
FINANCIAL WELLNESS:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
CAREER MOBILITY:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Critical Care Physician
Verify your ECFMG certification early
International medical graduates need ECFMG certification before USCIS will approve an H-1B for a clinical physician role. Confirm your certification status is current and matches the name on your passport before any employer begins the I-129 filing process.
Target cap-exempt hospital employers first
Nonprofit teaching hospitals and university-affiliated medical centers are cap-exempt under INA Section 214(c), so your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely. Prioritize these institutions when searching for Critical Care Physician openings on Migrate Mate.
Confirm the LCA wage level matches your role
DOL requires the employer to certify a prevailing wage on the Labor Condition Application before filing. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level for your SOC code and metro area so you can flag mismatches before the LCA is submitted.
Ask about J-1 waiver timing before accepting offers
If you completed a residency or fellowship on a J-1 visa, the two-year home residency requirement blocks H-1B approval until a Conrad 30 or federal agency waiver is granted. Confirm waiver status is resolved before your prospective employer starts the I-129 petition.
Request premium processing for urgent start dates
USCIS offers premium processing for I-129 petitions, which typically accelerates the adjudication decision significantly. If your ICU position has a credentialing or contract deadline, ask the employer's legal team to file Form I-907 alongside the petition.
Check the O*NET profile before interviews
Review the Critical Care Physician occupation profile on O*NET to align your resume and interview framing with the specialty occupation criteria USCIS applies. Employers whose HR teams are unfamiliar with physician H-1B filings will appreciate candidates who can articulate the role's degree-specific requirements clearly.
H-1B Visa Critical Care Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Critical Care Physician roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. USCIS classifies Critical Care Physician positions as specialty occupations because they require at minimum an M.D. or D.O. degree in a directly related field, plus residency training in critical care medicine or a related subspecialty. The theoretical and practical application of highly specialized medical knowledge satisfies the specialty occupation definition under USCIS guidelines.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Critical Care Physicians?
Academic medical centers, nonprofit teaching hospitals, and large health systems are the most active H-1B sponsors for intensivists. Nonprofit and university-affiliated employers are cap-exempt, meaning your petition skips the annual lottery. Locum tenens staffing agencies can also file H-1B petitions, but confirm the arrangement meets USCIS employer-employee relationship requirements before signing. Browse verified H-1B-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
How does a J-1 visa waiver affect my H-1B application as a physician?
If you trained on a J-1 visa exchange visitor visa, the two-year home residency requirement must be fulfilled or waived before USCIS approves an H-1B. The Conrad 30 waiver program, available through your state health department, is the most common route for physicians committing to underserved area practice. Federal agency waivers through DHHS or VA are alternatives if your position qualifies.
Can a Critical Care Physician change hospital employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your petition has been pending or approved for 180 days and you're maintaining valid status, you can begin working for a new sponsoring employer as soon as they file a new I-129. The new employer must file before your current authorized period ends, and the new role must be in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification.
What documents should I prepare before an employer starts my H-1B petition?
Gather your ECFMG certificate, all medical school transcripts and diplomas, residency and fellowship completion letters, your current state medical license, DEA registration if applicable, and a copy of your passport biographical page. International medical graduates should also have a credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluation service confirming U.S. degree equivalency, as USCIS routinely requests this for physician petitions.