Registered Nurse Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Maine
Registered nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Maine are concentrated at large health systems like MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and Covenant Health, with the strongest hiring in Portland, Bangor, and Lewiston. Maine's aging population and rural care gaps drive consistent demand for internationally trained nurses across hospital, long-term care, and community health settings.
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Maine Medical Center
Nursing
Req #: 85658
This is a bargaining unit position.
Job Posting Date: 7/15/2026
This is a Clinical Nurse I vacancy open to candidates with 0 – 1 year of RN work experience.
P3CD is a high paced 29-bed Medical Surgical unit that provides exceptional care for general medical surgical adult patients before and after surgical procedures. Our team plays a vital role in patient safety, comfort, and overall outcomes. Our nursing staff have created a culture of teamwork and collaborative skills, good communication with patients and their families, compassionate care, and cultural sensitivity. P3CD supports shared governance and empowers staff in their pursuit of excellence and professional development.
This is a full time night shift opportunity, consisting of 3, 12 hour shifts per week.
Position Summary
The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family centered care, commitment to our community, and accountability. In accordance with national standards of nursing practice and within the guidelines and policies and procedures of both Maine Medical Center and the Maine State Board of Nursing, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of the effects of nursing care. Care delivery and coordination of patient and family care begins with the initial contact with the health care system and may continue across the continuum. Services may be provided on an inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and/or community basis.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
- License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
- Experience: As this is an entry-level position, experience as an RN is not required.
- Basic knowledge of the research base, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and health care team members.
- Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
- All new graduate RNs (less than 6 months of RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our 12-month Nurse Residency Program in conjunction with their unit based employment. For RNs with less than 1 year of RN experience transferring from another organization with RN experience and/or participation in a formal new graduate nurse orientation program, consideration for exceptions to some or all Maine Medical Center Nurse Residency Program requirements may be made on an individual basis.
- In accordance with the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program, a Clinical Nurse I who meets or exceeds all of the Clinical Nurse I criteria and requirements at the 12 month performance evaluation date, will be appointed to the Clinical Nurse II position by the Nursing Director.
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.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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 michelle.lefebvre@mainehealth.org.
Description
Maine Medical Center
Nursing
Req #: 85658
This is a bargaining unit position.
Job Posting Date: 7/15/2026
This is a Clinical Nurse I vacancy open to candidates with 0 – 1 year of RN work experience.
P3CD is a high paced 29-bed Medical Surgical unit that provides exceptional care for general medical surgical adult patients before and after surgical procedures. Our team plays a vital role in patient safety, comfort, and overall outcomes. Our nursing staff have created a culture of teamwork and collaborative skills, good communication with patients and their families, compassionate care, and cultural sensitivity. P3CD supports shared governance and empowers staff in their pursuit of excellence and professional development.
This is a full time night shift opportunity, consisting of 3, 12 hour shifts per week.
Position Summary
The Clinical Nurse supports Maine Medical Center's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient and family centered care, commitment to our community, and accountability. In accordance with national standards of nursing practice and within the guidelines and policies and procedures of both Maine Medical Center and the Maine State Board of Nursing, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of the effects of nursing care. Care delivery and coordination of patient and family care begins with the initial contact with the health care system and may continue across the continuum. Services may be provided on an inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and/or community basis.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.
- License/Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Maine.
- Experience: As this is an entry-level position, experience as an RN is not required.
- Basic knowledge of the research base, theory, practices, principles, and processes of professional nursing.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and health care team members.
- Analytical ability sufficient to identify changes in patients' conditions and to initiate appropriate action.
- All new graduate RNs (less than 6 months of RN experience) hired into regular status positions are automatically enrolled in our 12-month Nurse Residency Program in conjunction with their unit based employment. For RNs with less than 1 year of RN experience transferring from another organization with RN experience and/or participation in a formal new graduate nurse orientation program, consideration for exceptions to some or all Maine Medical Center Nurse Residency Program requirements may be made on an individual basis.
- In accordance with the Clinical Nursing Advancement Program, a Clinical Nurse I who meets or exceeds all of the Clinical Nurse I criteria and requirements at the 12 month performance evaluation date, will be appointed to the Clinical Nurse II position by the Nursing Director.
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.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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 michelle.lefebvre@mainehealth.org.
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Which companies sponsor visas for registered nurses in Maine?
The largest sponsors of registered nurses in Maine are MaineHealth (including Maine Medical Center in Portland), Northern Light Health, and Covenant Health. Critical Access Hospitals serving rural communities, such as those in Aroostook County and Washington County, also participate in sponsorship, often filing EB-3 immigrant visa petitions or H-1B visa petitions to fill persistent nursing vacancies.
Which visa types are most common for registered nurse roles in Maine?
The EB-3 employment-based immigrant visa is the most common pathway for internationally trained registered nurses in Maine, as nursing is classified as a skilled occupation. Employers file an I-140 petition after completing PERM labor certification. Some hospitals and staffing firms also use the H-1B for nurses whose roles meet specialty occupation requirements, though this is less common than EB-3 for bedside nursing positions.
Which cities in Maine have the most registered nurse sponsorship jobs?
Portland has the highest concentration of registered nurse sponsorship jobs in Maine, anchored by Maine Medical Center, the state's largest hospital. Bangor is the second major hub, with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center as a primary employer. Lewiston, Augusta, and smaller rural communities also post sponsored nursing roles, particularly in critical access hospitals and rehabilitation facilities facing ongoing staffing shortages.
How to find registered nurse visa sponsorship jobs in Maine?
Migrate Mate is a dedicated job board that filters positions by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to browse registered nurse roles in Maine specifically. Rather than sorting through general job listings, you can focus on employers in Portland, Bangor, and across rural Maine who have indicated willingness to sponsor international candidates, saving significant time during an already complicated job search process.
Are there any state-specific considerations for internationally trained nurses seeking sponsorship in Maine?
International nurses must obtain Maine RN licensure through the Maine State Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN and, for most foreign-trained applicants, a credentials evaluation through a body such as CGFNS. Maine is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a Maine-specific license is required even if you hold a compact license from another state. Prevailing wage determinations for sponsored roles are based on Maine-specific Department of Labor data.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored registered nurse 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.