Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center

656 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401

County:PenobscotCBSA Area:Bangor, MEOwnership:GovernmentType:Psychiatric

At a glance

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center is a government-run psychiatric facility located in Bangor, Maine, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting. While the center has not yet hired international nurses, its size and public sector status suggest potential opportunities for professional growth and educational support. International nurses may find the environment welcoming, though there is no established history of international recruitment at this time.

Hospital information

Hospital Type: Psychiatric
Emergency Services: No
Bed Count: 100
RN Count: 47
Magnet Status: No
Ownership: Government

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).