Employer
MaineHealth
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Charge Nurse
Damariscotta, Maine
$40.06–$54.2/hr
About $83k–$113k/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 $83k–$113k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
About this role
Skills for 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 obtain within 30 days of start date
- ACLS and PALS Certifications within one year of start date (ICU RNs)
- Three years of relevant experience preferred
- Annual Electronic Fetal Monitoring competency for any RN assisting Laboring Women
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work options
- Student loan assistance
- Professional development opportunities
- Well-being resources
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 (0-2 years experience) or $20,000 (>2 years experience)
- 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 Damariscotta, ME
A picture-book Maine harbor town on the Damariscotta River, celebrated for oyster farms and an annual Pumpkinfest. Main Street's independent shops and restaurants give it a classic New England feel. Quiet in winter, lively in summer, with larger medical centers in Augusta and Portland within driving distance.
- State price level · Maine
- 97.1
- 3% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $930/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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