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Maine Medical Center

22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102

County:CumberlandCBSA Area:Portland-South Portland, MEOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Maine Medical Center is a large, non-profit acute care hospital located in Portland, Maine, a sizable city with a notable international community. The hospital has a history of hiring international nurses through the EB3 visa program, indicating openness to global talent. Its size and urban setting may offer diverse clinical experiences and support for professional growth, making it a promising option for international nurses.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
606
RN Count
1,437
Magnet Status
Yes
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Maine

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

Detailed educational and credential requirements

Portland-South Portland, ME overview

Financials

Median $82,830
$68,920
10th
$103,550
90th
Cost of Living Index
103.60(3.60 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $79,954 (-17% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:19.3 min
Drive
56.3%
  • Drive56.3%
  • Public transit2.4%
  • Walk14.4%
  • Other1%
  • Work from home23.6%

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
408,370
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
22,670
Population with Bachelor's+
175,824

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Maine state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1236th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed43rd of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
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