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MaineGeneral Health. We’re With You. Be With Us
MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities.
If you are looking for the opportunity to support your friends, family, and your community through your work at MaineGeneral Health...Come be with us.
Job Description:
The Role: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on 2 West
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
The Opportunity:
MaineGeneral Health is offering an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team on 2 West.
2 West is a 36-bed med/surg unit, with a small niche population of Oncology patients. Nurses who work on this unit love the team-oriented "family" environment and the career growth opportunities in the Oncology specialty.
This position is 36 hours per week on the night shift (7p-7a). Positions include weekend and holiday rotation.
$4000 Early Acceptance Incentive potential for nursing students who apply at least 6 weeks prior to their graduation date and sign their offer letter within 1 week of when the offer is presented.
The Work:
- 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 learning needs of 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.
You Have:
- Maine state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or ability to obtain in a timely fashion, required
- New graduate RNs are encouraged to apply!
You Get:
- Generous Earned Time Program
- Student Loan Reimbursement potential for RNs
- Continuing Education Opportunities/Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth opportunities within the organization
- Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance
Compensation Information:
$36.00 - $63.00
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. We’re With You. Be With Us
MaineGeneral Health is a comprehensive non-profit system with the mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities.
If you are looking for the opportunity to support your friends, family, and your community through your work at MaineGeneral Health...Come be with us.
Job Description:
The Role: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on 2 West
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
The Opportunity:
MaineGeneral Health is offering an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team on 2 West.
2 West is a 36-bed med/surg unit, with a small niche population of Oncology patients. Nurses who work on this unit love the team-oriented "family" environment and the career growth opportunities in the Oncology specialty.
This position is 36 hours per week on the night shift (7p-7a). Positions include weekend and holiday rotation.
$4000 Early Acceptance Incentive potential for nursing students who apply at least 6 weeks prior to their graduation date and sign their offer letter within 1 week of when the offer is presented.
The Work:
- 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 learning needs of 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.
You Have:
- Maine state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or ability to obtain in a timely fashion, required
- New graduate RNs are encouraged to apply!
You Get:
- Generous Earned Time Program
- Student Loan Reimbursement potential for RNs
- Continuing Education Opportunities/Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth opportunities within the organization
- Dedication to employee safety, wellness and work/life balance
Compensation Information:
$36.00 - $63.00
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 Medical Surgical Nurse
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation requirements
USCIS requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field for specialty occupation status. A BSN satisfies this, but an associate degree does not. Get your foreign nursing credentials evaluated by a CGFNS-approved agency before applying to any H-1B visa sponsor.
Look up prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Your H-1B employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check wage levels by county before you negotiate, so your offer isn't disqualified at the LCA stage.
Target health systems with existing LCA filing history
Find employers who have already filed certified LCAs for Medical Surgical Nurse roles using Migrate Mate, which shows verified H-1B sponsorship history by role and location, cutting down the guesswork of cold-applying to hospitals unfamiliar with the process.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If your hospital system assigns you to float between facilities, each worksite address requires a separately certified LCA. Ask your HR contact early whether the sponsoring employer is prepared to handle multi-site filings before you accept an offer.
Pass NCLEX before your employer files the I-129
Most states require active RN licensure before USCIS will approve an H-1B petition for a nursing role. Sitting for and passing NCLEX in the destination state removes a common adjudication obstacle that delays or derails otherwise complete petitions.
Account for the H-1B cap selection timeline in your start date
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current process with USCIS before planning your start date. Cap-subject approvals carry an October 1 start date, which affects offers at non-cap-exempt hospitals that can't start you sooner.
H-1B Visa Medical Surgical Nurse: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Surgical Nurse role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status at the job-requirement level, not the industry level. Employers who list a BSN as the minimum education requirement in the job description establish the degree nexus USCIS looks for in Medical Surgical Nurse petitions.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Medical Surgical Nurses?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, Veterans Affairs facilities, and nonprofit health systems are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. VA and academic medical center positions are often cap-exempt, meaning they aren't subject to the annual H-1B numerical limit. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for nursing roles on Migrate Mate.
How long does H-1B status last for a nurse, and can it be extended?
H-1B status is granted for up to three years initially, with one extension possible up to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued status requires that your employer has an approved I-140 immigrant visa petition and your priority date meets current limits, allowing further annual extensions under AC21 portability rules.
Does my employer need a separate LCA for each hospital where I work?
Yes. Each worksite address requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your contract covers multiple units or facilities under the same health system, your employer must file and receive DOL certification for each distinct physical location before USCIS will approve status covering that site. Confirm this with HR before signing an offer that involves floating assignments.
What credentials do I need ready before an employer can file my H-1B petition?
You'll need a foreign credential evaluation confirming your nursing degree is equivalent to a U.S. BSN, an active RN license in the state where you'll work, and passing NCLEX scores. Your employer needs those documents to complete the LCA filing and to build the I-129 petition package USCIS requires for a Medical Surgical Nurse role.