Down East Community Hospital
Community hospital in Machias, ME
- Sign-on bonus up to $1,250 on 1 role
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 2 postings · Employer research Aug 1, 2026
The short version
In the material we have, pay ranges, unit texture, scheduling rules, float policy, and new-grad support are not spelled out, so the practical picture of a shift will come from the hiring conversation itself. What is clear is the setting: a community hospital in Machias.
Employer research, Aug 1, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 2 roles welcomes new grads
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The hard parts
No usable pay figures in our postings or stated web data
Employer research, Aug 1, 2026
Scheduling, float policy, EHR, and union status are unknown in the current facts
Employer research, Aug 1, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Common questions
Does Down East Community Hospital hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 2 roles, up to $1,250.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (1) and OR (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Down East Community Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Down East Community Hospital
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Per diem
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