Nurse Manager Jobs in Maine

Nurse manager jobs in Maine are steadily active, concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care networks, and critical access facilities that serve the state's rural and coastal communities. The heaviest hiring runs through Portland, Bangor, and Augusta, where established employers like MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and Central Maine Medical Center maintain consistent nurse manager demand. The most in-demand specialties right now are medical-surgical unit management, behavioral health, and emergency department leadership. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top employerMaineHealth
Top cityBangor, ME
Cities hiring17
Work type75% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Constellation Health Services
Registered Nurse Case Manager Full Time - Kennebunk / Wells / Sanford, Maine
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Registered Nurse Case Manager Full Time - Kennebunk / Wells / Sanford, Maine
Constellation Health Services
Kennebunk, Maine
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$90k - $93k/yr
201-500

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Healthforce
Travel Registered Nurse Unit Manager Job
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Travel Registered Nurse Unit Manager Job
Healthforce
Calais, Maine
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$2,230 - $2,398/yr
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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MaineHealth
Nurse Manager (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
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Nurse Manager (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
MaineHealth
Portland, Maine
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$132k.59 - $179k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Travel RN-Nurse Manager in Bangor, Maine
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Travel RN-Nurse Manager in Bangor, Maine
Voyage Health
Bangor, Maine
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$3,067 - $3,228/yr

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Nurse Manager Jobs by City in Maine

Where Maine roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bangor
5 jobs
Portland
4 jobs
Waterville
2 jobs
Scarborough
2 jobs
Saco
1 job
Benton
1 job
Calais
1 job
Gorham
1 job
Augusta
1 job

Nurse Manager Job Market in Maine

A snapshot from current Maine openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

MaineHealth
MaineHealth3 open roles
Affinity Health Management
Affinity Health Management3 open roles
MaineGeneral Health
MaineGeneral Health2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Non-Profit & Social Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Maine Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nurse manager jobs across Maine.

  • Active registered nurse license in Maine or a compact state license recognized in Maine
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, with Master of Science in Nursing preferred for senior units
  • Minimum two to five years of clinical nursing experience in the relevant specialty area
  • Prior charge nurse or team lead experience demonstrating supervisory and scheduling responsibilities
  • Current BLS certification and ACLS certification depending on unit type and patient population
  • Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health record systems, staffing platforms, and budget reporting

Nurse Manager Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse manager in Maine?

You become a nurse manager in Maine by holding an active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Maine State Board of Nursing, typically paired with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and clinical experience in your target specialty. Most Maine employers expect charge nurse or supervisory experience before moving into a management role. A Master of Science in Nursing or a Nurse Executive certification strengthens your candidacy for competitive positions.

Which companies hire nurse managers in Maine?

Employers hiring nurse managers in Maine right now include MaineHealth, Affinity Health Management, and MaineGeneral Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maine's hiring is anchored by large integrated health systems and the critical access hospitals that serve the state's rural and coastal regions.

Which Maine cities have the most nurse manager jobs?

Bangor, Portland, and Waterville have the most nurse manager openings in Maine. Portland drives the largest share as home to MaineHealth's flagship institutions, while Bangor and Augusta draw consistent postings from Northern Light Health and state government health facilities, making those metro areas reliable centers of management-level nursing demand.

Are there remote nurse manager jobs in Maine?

Yes, but they're rare. About 25% of nurse manager openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects how heavily the role depends on direct unit oversight, staff scheduling, and patient care coordination. The portions most likely to carry remote flexibility are administrative tasks, quality reporting, and telehealth program management roles.

How can I get hired as a nurse manager in Maine with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is stepping into a charge nurse or assistant nurse manager role at a MaineHealth or Northern Light Health facility, where you build direct supervisory experience before applying for a full management posting. Large Maine health systems run nurse residency and leadership development programs that prepare strong clinical nurses for unit leadership. Holding a Maine RN license, completing a leadership-focused nursing certification, and gaining experience in float or charge rotations are the credentials that most open the door.

Where can I find and apply to nurse manager jobs in Maine?

You can find and apply to nurse manager jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, identify the roles that fit your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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