SHINE New Grad Nurse; RN Residency - Behavioral Health *Fall​/Winter

Job Summary

Join us as a new graduate nurse (RN) as part of Maine General’s SHINE Residency in the Behavioral Health track. You’ll provide direct patient care aligned with professional standards and our organization’s values, contributing to Maine General Health’s mission of enhancing, every day, the health of our patients, our families and our communities.

Now accepting applications from Fall/Winter Nursing graduates!

SHINE New Graduate Nurse (RN) Residency – Behavioral Health invites you to be part of the most forward‑thinking New Graduate RN Residency program in the state. Maine General Health offers a chance to expand your knowledge and skills through our renowned SHINE Residency, the largest program of its kind in the state, designed to bolster your success as an integral part of our clinical team.

An early acceptance incentive of $4,000 awaits qualified SHINE candidates. Candidates must apply at least 6 weeks before their graduation date. Offer letters should be signed within 1 week of receipt. The incentive is paid in full in your first paycheck as an RN.

• The Behavioral Health clinical track starts with a comprehensive 12‑week orientation across various med/surg units, guided by high‑performing preceptors.
• After this period, nurse residents will work independently on med/surg for 6 weeks, solidifying their newly developed skills before transitioning to Behavioral Health to begin their specialized orientation in that department.
• The year‑long program also includes commitments to clinical training, classroom sessions, and online learning, all aimed at strengthening the nursing practice and success of the New Grad RN.

• Residency positions come with full benefits.
• All our residency programs are registered apprenticeships through the Maine Department of Labor.
• SHINE Residency cohorts stay together for a year, attending monthly professional growth classes led by our professional development educators.

• Expected graduation from an accredited Nursing school in the Fall/Winter of 2026/2027 or less than 6 months of RN experience.
• Maine state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or the ability to obtain it after passing the NCLEX, required.

Full benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employee assistance program;
Payactiv pre‑pay; loan reimbursement (dependent on degree level); tuition reimbursement; 403(b) company‑matching contributions; 401(a) retirement plan; and insurance options.

Opportunities for continuing education, tuition reimbursement, growth within the organization, and a commitment to employee safety, wellness, and work/life balance.

36 scheduled hours per week. Variable shift schedule.

Maine General is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Vet/Disability. Assistive technologies and reasonable accommodations are available. Maine General participates in E‑Verify. EEO is law.