State of Maine·Bangor, Maine
Oversee and provide psychiatric nursing care for patients who are emotionally, mentally, or physically ill at the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center. Responsibilities include applying nursing principles and potentially supervising paraprofessional staff or serving as a unit group leader.
If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Opening Date: July 22, 2026
August 5, 2026 Job Class Code: 4134 Grade: 20 Salary: $35.35 - $44.32/ per hour (Salary is inclusive of stipends) The starting salary is based on education and experience. Starting salary for promotional candidates will follow contractual requirements. Additional shift differential $3.00/hour while working 2nd shift hours Additional shift differential $4.50/hour while working 3rd shift hours Additional weekend differential $2.10/hour while working weekend hours In addition, the selected candidate may qualify for a $200/month nursing student loan reimbursement. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions Job duties: As our newest Hospital Nurse II, you will oversee and provide psychiatric nursing care at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center (DDPC). Supervision may be exercised over paraprofessional staff or assigned as a unit group leader. You will apply proper nursing principles, practices, and techniques in the care and custody of hospital patients who are emotionally, mentally, and/or physically ill. These positions require a highly-motivated individual who can adapt quickly in a fast paced, demanding work situation. You must demonstrate a high level of critical-thinking skills that allow you to process a large amount of information, discern the overall scope of a situation, and make sound decisions based on the information, experience, and knowledge of systems and your scope of practice. You must demonstrate good communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and be able to articulate and employ the Mission, Vision, and Values of DDPC with our staff as well as with community providers.
Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart. . If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a nursing degree with one year of professional experience. Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing.
Market context
Nursing jobs in Maine are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, long-term care, and community health settings. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for active or obtainable Maine RN licensure, and new graduates may still be considered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure path and prepare examples of clinical training or rotations that match the posting.