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Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Bangor, ME

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Posted Apr 11, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026

What this means for you

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. Per-diem means you set the rhythm — pick up when it works, step back when it doesn't.

What the listing says

Weekends, holidays, call
* Premium pay differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts
Patient load & staffing
* Float Pool/Supplemental Services
Facility
Teaching hospital

About this role

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*Registered Nurses Needed!* *Come join Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Our team has over 450 physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals that provide three-quarters of the primary care services in the greater Bangor area. We are looking for experienced RNs, those with little to no experience, and New Grads!* Does the thought of working at a Level II trauma center and medical teaching hospital excite you? How about excellent benefits, career ladder programs, student loan repayment, and some of the highest starting rates for nurses in Maine? *Opportunities for full time, part time, and per diem schedules.* *Current openings include:* * Cardiac Units * Emergency Department (ED) * Float Pool/Supplemental Services * Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & (NICU) * Intermediate Care Unit * Medical Surgical Unit * Nursing and Clinical Education * Cancer Research * Rheumatology Clinic * Infection Prevention * Gastroenterology * Labor and Deliver * Walk-In Clinic *Eastern Maine Medical Center RNs enjoy:* * Sign on bonuses (for eligible positions) * Health, dental, disability, and vision plans * 403b retirement plan * Generous PTO * Tuition Repayment Program * Premium pay differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts * Wellness program and incentives * Requirements: * * RN License or License Eligible * BLS Certification * Vaccinations required including Covid-19 *Summary*: The Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse who is a professional caregiver, entering into practice and establishing a professional identity. They are responsible for the practice of nursing according to the Rules and Regulations defined in the State of Maine Nurse Practice Act, Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies, and procedures. The Staff Nurse is accountable for the delivery of patient care to assigned patients, and for the supervision of other qualified staff to whom the Staff Nurse has delegated patient care in the exercise of his/her independent judgment. The RN plans and evaluates the nursing care for patients and families and exercises independent judgment in implementing care or assigning the care to other qualified staff. The nurse addresses physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of the patient, and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals. They will perform duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Per diem Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Ability to commute/relocate: * Bangor, ME 04401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/ Certification: * BLS Certification (Required) * RN (Required) Work Location: In person

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • RN
  • RN License or License Eligible
  • BLS certification required

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Loan repayment

About the employer

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Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Academic Medical Center

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) is a Level II trauma center and medical teaching hospital located in Bangor, Maine, and is part of the Northern Light Health system. The facility has over 450 physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals…

2.4 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Level II trauma center offering high-acuity clinical experience
  • Medical teaching hospital environment with learning opportunities
  • Career ladder programs and student loan repayment offered

What reviewers flag

  • Large-scale recruitment across many departments simultaneously may indicate staffing shortages or turnover
  • Limited publicly accessible employee review data restricts ability to assess workplace satisfaction from nurse perspectives
  • Part of a large health system which may involve bureaucratic complexity
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Living in Bangor, ME

Bangor sits along the Penobscot River as the regional healthcare and commerce hub for central Maine, offering a small-city pace with easy access to both wilderness and the coast.

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Metro price level · Bangor area
3% below the national average
BEA index 96.5 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,055/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$59,942/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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

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