PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Emergency Dept Registered Nurse (RN) - Waterville and Augusta, 30 hours/week
MaineGeneral Health · Waterville, ME
$36.00–$63.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Waterville, ME
The median registered nurse pay in Maine is $39.84 per hour ($82,860 a year), with the typical range running from $36.97 to $47.11. That is 11% below the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Waterville. The free report below lists employers near Waterville and what they pay.
- $39.84median pay per hour, Maine
- $37–$47typical range per hour
- 5open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Waterville
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Emergency Dept Registered Nurse (RN) - Waterville and Augusta, 36 hrs/wk
MaineGeneral Health · Waterville, ME
$36.00–$63.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
RN Elmwood Primary Care - 40 hours, M-F
MaineGeneral Health · Waterville, ME
$35.00–$61.25/ hour
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
RN - Professional Development Practitioner
MaineGeneral Health · Waterville, ME
$39.00–$68.25/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) - Waterville, 36 hrs/wk
MaineGeneral Health · Waterville, ME
$36.00–$63.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Waterville, ME
Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 16,280 registered nurses employed in Maine.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.89 | $66,330 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.97 | $76,900 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.84 | $82,860 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.11 | $97,990 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.42 | $104,870 | 12% above U.S. median |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Estimate your Waterville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,434
- Per year: $71,712
- Per month: $5,976
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Maine. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Waterville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Primary care shortage areas in Kennebec County
HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Kennebec County (3 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 15 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 68 mi | $39.82/hr | 69,568 |
| Manchester, NH | 140 mi | $41.93/hr | 116,386 |
| Haverhill, MA | 141 mi | $49.25/hr | 68,291 |
| Lawrence, MA | 148 mi | $49.25/hr | 89,332 |
| Peabody, MA | 154 mi | $49.25/hr | 55,418 |
| Nashua, NH | 154 mi | $41.93/hr | 91,851 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Maine · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Maine
Maine is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Maine license by endorsement.
Maine taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Waterville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Waterville, ME?
Registered Nurses in Maine have a median pay of $39.84 per hour, about $82,860 a year. The middle half earn between $36.97 and $47.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring registered nurses in Waterville?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Waterville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Waterville.
Do I need a Maine license to work in Waterville as a registered nurse?
Maine is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Maine license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Waterville in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Kennebec County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Waterville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Waterville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Waterville?
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Your RN pay reportWaterville, ME · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 32 postings$49.50/ hr$32–$68
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationLEWISTON, ME · 31 postings$42.58/ hr$33–$55
- Greenstaff Medical Staffing LLCBangor, ME · 2 wage offers$38.22/ hr$38–$38
- Acadia HealthcarePortland, ME · 2 postings$31.60/ hr$24–$42
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$36Median$44.28High$63
67 RN postings with published pay in Maine, 66 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 67 RN roles
- RN AdmitPermanent$79k–$98k/ year
- RN Dispensing Nurse - PRNPer diem$23.93–$29.78/ hour
+ 65 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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