Contract Positions in Maine (8)
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Strong, Maine
CRNA / Anesthesiology / Maine / Locum tenens / Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Job
Bangor, Maine
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Bangor, Maine
CRNA Locum Tenens Opening in South-Central ME
Augusta, Maine
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Lewiston, Maine
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Houlton, Maine
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Fort Kent, Maine
CRNA Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Lewiston, Maine
Garland, Maine
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- •Negotiate contract length, extension clauses, and cancellation terms
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- •Maintain your own benefits (health insurance, retirement)
- •Keep detailed records of all business expenses for tax deductions
- •Build relationships for contract-to-perm conversion opportunities
Why Contract?
Contract pay is quoted hourly and trades off benefits and tenure. Compare the full package against a permanent offer.
Contract roles let you evaluate an employer, location, and patient population before converting to permanent.
Contract roles come as agency W-2 or 1099. The structure decides who handles taxes, malpractice, and benefits, so confirm it first.
Hiring in Maine
Contract Careers in Maine
Who is hiring
8 listings in Maine come from 4 employers. AMN Healthcare has the most, with 5.
- AMN Healthcare5 listings
- Hueman Risk Adjustment Solutions1 listing
- LocumTenens.com1 listing
- Medicus Healthcare Solutions1 listing
Where the listings are
Listings with a stated location are spread across 7 cities, led by Bangor (2), Augusta (1) and Fort Kent (1).
How these roles are set up
All 8 are on site.
Posted pay
3 of 8 listings state an annual salary. A median appears once at least 5 listings from 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them. Until then, compare pay listing by listing. Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
Licensure and practice rules in Maine
AANP classifies Maine as a full practice state. Maine NPs may prescribe from licensure, including controlled substances in schedules II through V, but must practice for at least 24 months under the supervision of a licensed physician or a supervising NP, or be employed by a clinic or hospital whose medical director is a licensed physician, before practicing independently. A 2026 law replaces this requirement once the Board of Nursing adopts new practice standards by rule, so confirm the current requirement with the Board.
Maine is a Nurse Licensure Compact member. The compact covers the RN license beneath your APRN credential. The APRN license itself is still issued by Maine.
Applications, fees and renewal rules come from the Maine State Board of Nursing.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (verified August 11, 2026); BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025. Counts come from live listings on this board, recounted November 14, 2026.
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Common Questions
Contract NP Jobs in Maine FAQ
How many Contract NP jobs are open in Maine?
8 listings in Maine come from 4 employers. AMN Healthcare has the most, with 5. 8 of these 8 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on November 13, 2026.
Do NPs need a collaborating or supervising physician in Maine?
Not necessarily a physician, but until new Board of Nursing rules take effect, a supervision or employment requirement applies for at least the first 24 months. Maine NPs may prescribe from licensure, including controlled substances in schedules II through V, but must practice for at least 24 months under the supervision of a licensed physician or a supervising NP, or be employed by a clinic or hospital whose medical director is a licensed physician, before practicing independently. A 2026 law replaces this requirement once the Board of Nursing adopts new practice standards by rule, so confirm the current requirement with the Board. The Maine State Board of Nursing publishes the current rule.
Is Maine part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes, Maine is a Nurse Licensure Compact member (verified against the live NCSBN roster, August 11, 2026). The compact covers the RN license underpinning your APRN credential (a multistate RN license works across member states), but APRN licensure itself is still issued individually by each state, including Maine.