Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

489 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401

County:PenobscotCBSA Area:Bangor, MEOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

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At a glance

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Bangor, a mid-size city in Maine, offering a supportive community setting for healthcare professionals. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its history of EB3 sponsorship suggests openness to international applicants. The facility’s size and location may appeal to nurses seeking a balance between professional growth and a welcoming, smaller-city environment.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Acute Care
Emergency Services: Yes
Bed Count: 411
RN Count: 973
Magnet Status: No
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

Bangor, ME overview

Financials

Median $86,860

$69,240

10th

$104,520

90th

Cost of Living Index

91.47(8.53 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $94,964 (+1% 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).