Hospitals in Bangor, ME
3 facilities hiring travelers, 8 openings. Advertised pay sits 10% above the Maine median; a two-bedroom runs $1,515 a month at HUD fair market rent, 21% above Lewiston's.
- Facilities hiring
- 3
- Openings
- 8
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,479
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,515
See Bangor openings
Facilities
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
Against the national average, Maine runs utilities 35% above and housing 21% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Maine, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 3% below |
| Housing | 21% below |
| Utilities | 35% above |
| Groceries and goods | 3% below |
| Services | 3% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Bangor is $1,515 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,185.
Maine taxes wage income.
Against Lewiston, a two-bedroom here runs 21% higher ($1,515 against $1,250).
Housing on CircleRN
6 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Bangor's hospitals.
- Cozy&Safe — $950 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.4 mi
- 12x16 fully furnished room — $1,400 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4.9 mi
- 12x16 fully furnished room — $1,400 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4.9 mi
- Large home with bedroom and private bath for rent — $1,100 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.9 mi
- 2nd floor bedroom and living room. — $1,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 9.9 mi
- Newly built expected completion and ready Dec. 1st — $2,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 16 mi
Common questions
- Which Bangor hospital hires travelers most?
- Northern Light Acadia Hospital, with 4 of the city's 8 openings and 68 beds. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is second at 3. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a Maine license to work in Bangor?
- Maine is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
- How does Bangor compare with Lewiston?
- Bangor's median advertised rate is $2,479 a week against $2,012 in Lewiston; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,515 in Bangor and $1,250 in Lewiston. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Bangor?
- Yes: 6 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals, from $950 a month. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does Maine tax travel nurse pay?
- Maine taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
- How long are travel assignments in Bangor, ME?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Bangor, ME on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
Resources
Jobs
Pay
Housing
Nearby