MAINE VETERANS HOMES

Hiring organization · Based in Caribou, Maine

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Shifts hiring now: Nights 1

The city

Living in Augusta, ME

Augusta, Maine's compact capital, sits along the Kennebec River and offers a quiet, small-city pace ideal for nurses seeking a slower lifestyle. With nearby access to lakes, trails, and coastal destinations, it balances rural charm with state-government stability and regional healthcare networks.

Browse roles in Augusta

Map showing the location of Augusta, ME — Augusta, ME on the map · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

State price level · Maine: 97.1; 3% below the national average
Median gross rent: $919/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”

A nurse, on why they stayed

The reality check

Before you decide

Weighing a first job here?

The license clock and the job hunt run at once, and new-grad windows do the deciding. Residency commitments carry fine print worth reading before you sign.

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