Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Maine

Travel Registered Nurse jobs in Maine draw steady demand across the state's hospital systems, critical access facilities, and long-term care centers, with openings at every level from newly licensed nurses to experienced charge and specialty nurses. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Portland, Bangor, and Augusta, where established systems like Maine Medical Center, Northern Light Health, and Central Maine Healthcare maintain consistent travel staffing needs. Medical-surgical, emergency department, and intensive care unit positions are the most in-demand specialties across Maine's rural and urban facilities alike. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles33
Top employerAmerican Traveler
Top cityPortland, ME
Cities hiring16
Top credentialBLS Certification
Companies hiring4

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Travel Registered Nurse Utilization Management Job
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Travel Registered Nurse Utilization Management Job
Healthforce
Scarborough, Maine
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$2,221 - $2,361/yr
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care
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Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care
American Traveler
Damariscotta, Maine
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Travel RN - Pediatrics
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Travel RN - Pediatrics
American Traveler
Bangor, Maine
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
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Travel Respiratory Therapist - Registered RT/RRT
American Traveler
Biddeford, Maine
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
NRP Certification
501-1,000

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Travel RN - Operating Room - Pediatric OR
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Travel RN - Operating Room - Pediatric OR
American Traveler
Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
PALS Certification
501-1,000

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Travel Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Maine

Where Maine roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Portland
9 jobs
Bangor
3 jobs
Rockport
3 jobs
Brunswick
3 jobs
Biddeford
2 jobs
Ellsworth
2 jobs
Damariscotta
2 jobs
Dover
1 job
Lincoln
1 job

Travel Registered Nurse Job Market in Maine

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

Who's Hiring

  • American Traveler24
  • Voyage Health7
  • Healthforce1
  • Northern Light Health1

What Maine Employers Look For

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

  • Active Maine RN license or multistate Nurse Licensure Compact license recognized in Maine
  • Completion of an accredited associate or bachelor of science in nursing program
  • Passing scores on the NCLEX-RN examination prior to independent practice
  • Minimum one to two years of acute care or specialty clinical experience
  • Current BLS certification and specialty certifications such as ACLS or TNCC where required
  • Ability to complete Maine facility credentialing and onboarding within required timeframes

Travel Registered Nurse Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a travel registered nurse in Maine?

You become a travel registered nurse in Maine by first holding an active registered nurse license issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing or a valid multistate license under the Nurse Licensure Compact, which Maine joined and recognizes. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited nursing program and passed the NCLEX-RN. Most Maine travel assignments also require at least one to two years of recent clinical experience in your target specialty before agencies and hospitals will consider your application.

How much do travel registered nurses make in Maine?

Travel 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 travel registered nurses in Maine?

Employers hiring travel registered nurses in Maine right now include American Traveler, Voyage Health, and Healthforce, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maine's network of critical access hospitals and regional health systems creates year-round travel staffing needs, particularly in rural communities where permanent nursing staff is harder to recruit and retain.

Which Maine cities have the most travel registered nurse jobs?

Portland, Bangor, and Rockport account for the most travel registered nurse openings in Maine. Portland leads because Maine Medical Center and other Southern Maine Health Care facilities anchor a dense healthcare corridor, while Bangor serves as the regional hub for Northern Light Health across eastern and central Maine, and Augusta draws demand from MaineGeneral Health and state-affiliated care settings in the capital region.

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

The most realistic entry path is completing a nurse residency or new-graduate transition program at a large Maine health system before pursuing travel assignments. Maine Medical Center and Northern Light Health both run structured new-graduate residency programs that provide the supervised clinical hours travel agencies look for. Building experience as a staff nurse in a med-surg or emergency department role for at least one full year, earning your ACLS certification, and maintaining a clean Maine State Board of Nursing license record will put you in a competitive position for your first travel contract.

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

You can find and apply to travel registered nurse jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Maine facilities and health systems. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No profile creation is required to view or apply to open positions.

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