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Nursing jobs in Maine 2026
Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.
RN Shortage
1,620
Low 3.8%
Median Annual Salary
$91,700
$44.09/hr
COL-Adjusted
$79,225
COL index: 102
Compact State?
No
Single-state license
Key insight
In Maine, there is a shortage of 1,620 registered nurses as of 2026 — 3.8% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $91,700 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $79,225 in national terms. Moderate EB-3 activity in this state.
Federal nursing jobs in Maine
Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Anchorage, Alaska
$38871 - $228000 PA
Registered Nurse - Nurse Manager (Lincoln, ME)
Veterans Health Administration · Lincoln, Maine
$97276 - $162173 PA
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Float (Intermittent)
Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, Maine
$79904 - $139497 PA
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Mental Health (BHIP)
Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, Maine
$79904 - $139497 PA
Registered Nurse - Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP)
Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, Maine
$79904 - $139497 PA
Top hiring cities
- • Portland
- • Lewiston
- • Bangor
State nursing board
Maine State Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $75 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal EB-3 sponsors placing nurses in Maine
Independently verified agencies with zero fee to nurses.
Wayne Staffing USA (NYC Specialist)
No fee to nurse
Health Carousel International (PassportUSA)
No fee to nurse
AMN Healthcare / Connetics USA
No fee to nurse
Medliant International
No fee to nurse
Aya Healthcare / RNnetwork
No fee to nurse
O'Grady Peyton International
No fee to nurse