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First Atlantic Healthcare

Hiring nurses in Portland, ME

  • $64k–$98k/yr posted pay across 7 roles
  • Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 5 roles
  • Hiring nights and days
  • New grads welcome on 8 roles
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Who it fits

Best fit

  • New grads: all 8 roles welcome new grads
  • Rehab nurses: 6 of 8 roles

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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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
  • Where would I work, and on which unit or team?

Common questions

Does First Atlantic Healthcare hire new grads?

All 8 roles welcome new grads.

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on 5 of 8 roles, up to $20,000.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 3 are night shifts, 2 are day shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.

Which units are hiring?

Rehab (6) and LTC (1).

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to First Atlantic Healthcare, and we tell you what happens next.

Roles from First Atlantic Healthcare

First Atlantic Healthcare

South Portland, ME

  • New grads welcomed
  • RN
  • Sign-on bonus
  • LPN
  • Rotating shift
  • New grads welcomed
  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • Days, Evenings, and Nights 8 or 12 hour shifts to choose from!
  • +$2/hr differential
  • New grads welcomed · reported
  • RN
  • +$2/hr differential
  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • Day shift
  • +$2/hr differential
  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour days
  • +$2/hr differential
  • New grads welcomed · reported
  • RN
  • Night shift
  • Per diem
  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • Night shift
  • +$2/hr differential

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