Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,370 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Medical Surgical Nurse - Portland, ME. This position involves providing patient care on a medical-surgical unit, managing chronic illness and disability needs, performing daily physical assessments, administering medications as ordered, updating care plans, and ensuring patient safety. The role requires adaptability to the unit's clinical needs and adherence to hospital protocols.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights shift; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, at least 2 years of experience managing chronic illness and disability, proficiency in physical assessments, medication administration, and care planning.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in medical-surgical care, strong patient advocacy skills, and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The role involves managing a unit with 29 beds, maintaining patient ratios, utilizing Epic electronic medical records system, and adhering to the facility's dress code of any color scrub that is fragrance-free. The position is a contractor replacement, with the start date set for 08/03/2026. The role is scheduled for night shifts, with an operational need until the position becomes fully functional on 10/04/2026.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1282445. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus