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GLC On-The-Go pays Travel Progressive Care Nurses the most, averaging $1,732 per week, followed by LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($1,586) and AHS Staffing ($1,356). For comparison, the Orono, ME average for Travel Progressive Care Nurses is $1,308 per week — GLC On-The-Go pays 32% more.

Portland, Maine pays Travel Progressive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,697 per week, followed by York, Maine ($2,313) and Brunswick, Maine ($2,296). Portland, Maine also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,424. For comparison, the Orono, ME average for Travel Progressive Care Nurses is $1,308 per week — Portland, Maine pays 106% more.

Bangor, Maine pays Progressive Care Nurses the most, averaging $36 per hour, followed by Portland, Maine ($34) and Brunswick, Maine ($32). Bangor, Maine also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Maine average for Progressive Care Nurses is $46 per hour — Bangor, Maine pays 21% less.

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