Maine Medical Center
22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102
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
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
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
- 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).
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