Nursing Assistant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Maine
Maine's nursing assistant job market is anchored by large health systems like MaineHealth and Northern Light Health, with demand concentrated in Portland, Bangor, and Augusta. International candidates pursuing nursing assistant roles here typically need employer-sponsored work authorization, and facilities across the state, including rural critical access hospitals, actively recruit to fill persistent staffing shortages.
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Maine Medical Center Portland | Emergency Department
Part-Time, Night-Shift | 2, 12-Hour Shifts | 7:30PM - 8:00AM
Weekend Rotation Required
Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 72157
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering the following sign on bonuses for ED Techs - (CNA):
- 0-1 years of experience eligible for $2,500 (full time)
- 1+ years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)
current employees are not eligible - must be separated from MaineHealth for at least 6-months
About: Maine Medical Center Portland's Emergency Department:
The Maine Medical Center (MMC) emergency department (ED) is Maine's only American College of Surgeons Level One verified trauma center. Located in Portland, the MMC ED is also home to Maine's only pediatric emergency department. Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to meet the needs of a high-volume patient population from Maine and New Hampshire, as well as visitors from all over the world. Patients seen in the ED may be experiencing chest pain, falls greater than 10 feet resulting in injury, heart attack, seizures, suicidal thoughts or actions, mental health crisis, physical attack and poisoning among other conditions.
Summary:
The Emergency Department Technician – MMCP role assists the healthcare team in organizing and implementing basic department activities such as stocking, results retrieval and patient tracking. Under the guidance of the physician/advanced practice practitioner, this role will perform patient care such as vital signs, pulse oximetry, ECG, phlebotomy and other simple procedures.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Education: High School graduate or GED preferred.
- License/Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant license required.
- Experience: N/A.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Additional Information:
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact connor.lemay@mainehealth.org.
Description
Maine Medical Center Portland | Emergency Department
Part-Time, Night-Shift | 2, 12-Hour Shifts | 7:30PM - 8:00AM
Weekend Rotation Required
Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 72157
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering the following sign on bonuses for ED Techs - (CNA):
- 0-1 years of experience eligible for $2,500 (full time)
- 1+ years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)
current employees are not eligible - must be separated from MaineHealth for at least 6-months
About: Maine Medical Center Portland's Emergency Department:
The Maine Medical Center (MMC) emergency department (ED) is Maine's only American College of Surgeons Level One verified trauma center. Located in Portland, the MMC ED is also home to Maine's only pediatric emergency department. Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to meet the needs of a high-volume patient population from Maine and New Hampshire, as well as visitors from all over the world. Patients seen in the ED may be experiencing chest pain, falls greater than 10 feet resulting in injury, heart attack, seizures, suicidal thoughts or actions, mental health crisis, physical attack and poisoning among other conditions.
Summary:
The Emergency Department Technician – MMCP role assists the healthcare team in organizing and implementing basic department activities such as stocking, results retrieval and patient tracking. Under the guidance of the physician/advanced practice practitioner, this role will perform patient care such as vital signs, pulse oximetry, ECG, phlebotomy and other simple procedures.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Education: High School graduate or GED preferred.
- License/Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant license required.
- Experience: N/A.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Additional Information:
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.
If you have questions about this role, please contact connor.lemay@mainehealth.org.
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Which companies sponsor visas for nursing assistants in Maine?
The largest sponsors for nursing assistant roles in Maine are MaineHealth (which includes Maine Medical Center), Northern Light Health, and Central Maine Medical Center. Long-term care operators such as Marquis Health Services and Genesis Healthcare also have facilities in the state and have historically supported work visa sponsorship for direct care staff facing ongoing workforce shortages.
Which visa types are most common for nursing assistant roles in Maine?
Most nursing assistant sponsorships in Maine involve the H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visa for seasonal or short-term placements, or the EB-3 immigrant visa for full-time permanent positions at hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. Some facilities also sponsor H-1B visas for internationally educated nurses who hold nursing assistant roles while upgrading their U.S. credentials, though eligibility depends on the specific job duties.
Which cities in Maine have the most nursing assistant sponsorship jobs?
Portland is Maine's primary hiring hub for nursing assistants, driven by Maine Medical Center and affiliated long-term care facilities. Bangor and Augusta also have consistent demand through Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center and MaineGeneral Health respectively. Rural areas including Lewiston, Presque Isle, and the Midcoast region see ongoing openings at critical access hospitals and skilled nursing facilities that struggle to recruit locally.
How to find nursing assistant visa sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship, and it filters nursing assistant openings in Maine by sponsorship availability. Using Migrate Mate lets you skip the manual screening process of checking each employer individually and focus only on Maine facilities that have indicated willingness to support work authorization for direct care and nursing support roles.
Are there any Maine-specific considerations for nursing assistants seeking visa sponsorship?
Maine requires nursing assistants to hold a current listing on the Maine Certified Nursing Assistant Registry before providing direct patient care, which means international candidates should factor in the certification verification and reciprocity process. Maine's rural geography also means many sponsoring employers are critical access hospitals or rural health networks that may offer different sponsorship timelines than large urban systems.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing assistant jobs in Maine?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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