Registered Nurse Jobs in Maine
Registered Nurse jobs in Maine are concentrated in Portland, Bangor, and Augusta, where large health systems and academic medical centers drive steady demand across med-surg, critical care, and behavioral health. MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and Central Maine Healthcare are among the most active employers, hiring at levels from new graduate to charge nurse and nurse manager. Rural and community health needs keep long-term care and home health among the most consistent openings statewide. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Schedule: Per-Diem
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$34.50 – $50.54 per hour
The compensation range listed above represents the good-faith range Cary Medical Center anticipates relying upon when making an offer for this position. Starting pay is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions.
Job Summary:
The Case Manager is accountable for the organization, and resources that are necessary and appropriate for the achievement of patient outcomes within effective time frames. In addition, the Case Manager will coordinate the plan of care among all members of the health care team. Must have ability to practice under minimal supervision to perform the following four essential activities of Case Management: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Coordination. The Case Manager must assist to reduce practice variations and enhance patient outcomes.
At Cary Medical Center, we take pride in our workplace culture — our employees have voted us one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine for the sixth consecutive year. Here, you’ll join a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions truly make a difference.
Essential Duties:
Assessment
- Complete the assessment process to identify individual needs and develop a comprehensive case management plan. Information will be gathered from, but not limited to: patient, family, professional and non-professional care givers, employers and/or health records.
- Ongoing monitoring of information relevant to the case management plan. Concurrent reviews are conducted every 1-3 days for ongoing intensity of service, appropriateness of setting and discharge planning.
- Ongoing evaluation of the case management plan's effectiveness including reassessment for any significant decline in status and subsequent new planning required prior to discharge.
Planning
- Complete the planning process to determine specific objectives, goals, and actions designed to meet the patient's needs.
- Implementation of the Case Manager's plan will occur in a timely manner to facilitate accomplishment of the plan objective and goals involving the Physician Advisor as necessary.
Implementation
- Coordination and integration of resources necessary to accomplish the goal of the case management plan with the patient as well as facilitate Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (ITMs).
- Maintain a ready and current working knowledge of insurance reimbursement structure, network provider list, approval criteria, and appeals process.
- The Case Manager will conduct all negotiations for approval/authorization of services and be accountable to conduct/facilitate with the Physician and/or Physician Advisor all appeals or denials received. The Case Manager will establish a professional and productive working relationship with payer source case managers.
- Complete work within acceptable time frame.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform work in an accurate and timely manner in periods of increased work load and stress.
- Demonstrate good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- To be knowledgeable and be able to complete CDI on all inpatient charts.
Coordination
- Interact with all members of the health care team, act as a consultant to other personnel and function as a liaison among patient, family, and other health care staff throughout the continuum of care.
- Monitor Resource Management protocols and monitors avoidable days.
- Ensure the process of identification and reporting of nosocomial infections and report to the Infection Control Coordinator.
- Continually strive to make productive use of time through careful coordination of department tasks, setting priorities, and reducing non-essential interruptions in order to be responsive to the needs of the department and the Medical Center.
- Ability to use planning, research, foresight, and facility goals and needs to analyze situations and make decisions without a delay while involving all appropriate parties.
- Promote and continually educate employees on the concept of excellent customer service for all customers of the department, particularly patients, visitor's, physicians, and other employees.
- Consult manager for additional assignments, or independently assume responsibility for unassigned tasks.
- Participate in Quality Improvement activities as needed to continually improve the department's performance.
- Regularly and routinely provide suggestions to customers, suppliers and teams working on processes to identify innovations and ideas for improvement. J. Accept and act upon constructive criticism.
- Exhibit willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of workload fluctuations or other departmental needs.
- Channel concerns appropriately.
- Foster a sense of teamwork and collaboration within department and Medical Center.
- Be an active participant in department meetings by providing positive suggestions and input.
- Assume responsibility for on-going professional development.
- Acts as supervisor on weekends and holidays.
- Coordinates the management of beds with charge nurses.
- Complies with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Must have an active valid Maine RN license.
- Recognition of quality of care and risk issues and report appropriate individual.
- Assessment of age-specific data in terms of patient needs
- Working knowledge of criteria used to assess levels of care within 1 month of hire.
- Maintains annual nursing competences.
- Acquires ACLS certification within first year of hire.
Availability:
- Depending on department staffing needs, you may be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or Maine law.
Contact:
- To view the full job description or request additional information, please contact Kelly at 207-498-1311 or email klandeen@carymed.org.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. To view the complete benefits package, click here: Cary Medical Center Benefit Information .
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What Maine Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse jobs across Maine.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Maine State Board of Nursing
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Minimum one to two years of clinical experience for most acute care positions
- Strong familiarity with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Meditech
- ACLS or specialty certification preferred for critical care, emergency, and ICU roles
Registered Nurse Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse in Maine?
You become a registered nurse in Maine by completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN examination and applying for licensure through the Maine State Board of Nursing. Maine participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can practice in Maine without obtaining a separate Maine license. The Board handles all applications, endorsements, and renewals.
How much do registered nurses make in Maine?
Registered nurses in Maine earn a median of about $86,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,160 for the lowest 10% to over $106,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurses in Maine?
Maine registered nurse roles are posted by MaineHealth, Optum, and COR Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. These employers operate hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health centers distributed across the state.
Which Maine cities have the most registered nurse jobs?
Portland, Brunswick, and Bangor have the most registered nurse openings in Maine. Portland anchors the market as the state's largest city and home to the MaineHealth system, while Bangor and Augusta support large regional hospitals and state government health services that generate consistent hiring in surrounding communities.
Are there remote registered nurse jobs in Maine?
Yes, but they're rare. Most registered nurse work is hands-on and requires a physical care setting, so full remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of registered nurse openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and these positions tend to fall in utilization review, case management, telehealth triage, and nurse educator roles rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new graduate residency program, and both MaineHealth and Northern Light Health run structured residency programs designed specifically for nurses without clinical work history. Applying to med-surg or long-term care units is also a proven starting point, as these settings consistently onboard new graduates. Completing your NCLEX-RN quickly after graduation, obtaining your Maine license or verifying compact state eligibility, and pursuing a CNA or LPN role first are all credentials and lateral moves that strengthen an application at Maine health systems.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to registered nurse jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to each posting.
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