RN in Maine

Maine is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. RNs and LPNs holding a multistate license from any other compact state can practice in Maine without applying for a separate state license — a major benefit for travel nurses and relocating staff.

Registered nurses in Maine typically earn between $70,000 and $120,000 per year depending on specialty, shift, and experience. ICU, ER, and travel nurses earn at the top of that range, while new-grad and clinic RNs start closer to the lower end.

Yes — travel nursing contracts are widely available in Maine, especially in ICU, ER, med-surg, and L&D. Weekly pay packages typically range from $1,800 to $3,200+ including stipends, with 8–13 week assignments at hospitals across the state.

Yes. Many hospitals and long-term care facilities in Maine hire new-grad RNs and offer paid nurse residency programs. CNA and LPN roles with on-the-job training are also available statewide.

There are currently 35 active nursing jobs in Maine, updated daily across travel, staff, per-diem, RN, LPN, CNA, and nurse practitioner roles.