Employer
MaineHealth
Charge Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health Unit
Westbrook, Maine
$37.09–$50.17/hr
About $77k–$104k/yr
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Posted Jul 29, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026
What this might mean for you
MaineHealth is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $77k–$104k a year.
About this role
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
- BSN preferred
- Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required
- Current BLS certification required or must complete within 30 days of start date
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Certification RN-BC preferred
- Two years of relevant experience preferred
- Experience in psychiatric nursing preferred
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work options
- Student loan assistance
- Professional development opportunities
- Well-being resources
- Sign on bonus ($10,000 for 1-2 years RN experience, $20,000 for >2 years)
- Shift differentials
- Recognition programs
About the employer
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system serving approximately 1.1 million residents across Maine and New Hampshire. The system includes a Level 1 trauma medical center, eight additional licensed hospitals, comprehensive pediatric care services, an extensive behavioral health care network,…
What reviewers appreciate
- Sign-on bonuses of up to $20,000 for experienced RNs and $10,000 for RNs with 1-2 years of experience
- Strong focus on continuing education, training, and career growth
- Leapfrog Group recognition for patient safety across multiple system hospitals
What reviewers flag
- Sign-on bonuses are not available to current MaineHealth employees or former employees within 6 months of separation, limiting internal retention incentives
- Some available positions require night shift schedules
- Specific review content from Glassdoor and Indeed was not accessible in the provided research, limiting insight into employee-reported challenges
Benefits: MaineHealth offers sign-on bonuses for eligible RN hires (up to $20,000 for experienced nurses, prorated for part-time). The organization emphasizes continuing education and training as a core benefit, supporting career advancement.
Living in Westbrook, ME
Westbrook sits just west of Portland along the Presumpscot River, blending mill-town heritage with a growing dining scene. Former factory buildings now host breweries and shops downtown. Nurses enjoy a quieter home base with Maine's largest hospital network and the southern coast within a short drive.
- State price level · Maine
- 97.1
- 3% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,392/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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