Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Portsmouth, NH

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting November 9, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,963 a week in all, a taxable rate of $20 an hour plus $1,242.73 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

This Medical Surgical (MS) Nurse position is located in the Portsmouth, New Hampshire area. The role involves providing patient care on a 36-bed medical-surgical unit, with responsibilities including telemetry monitoring, wound care, and IV procedures. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment that values bedside reporting, safety rounding, and personal connection with patients.

Job Details

• Position Description: Medical Surgical Nurse with at least 2 years of hospital setting experience, active license required, BLS certification mandatory, IV certification preferred.
• Required Qualifications: Valid active license, BLS certification, IV certification, 2 years hospital experience.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 11/09/2026 and ending on 02/08/2027.
• Additional Information: The role involves performing procedures such as Chest Tube Management, Jackson Pratt drain care, Foley insertions, central line dressing changes, and telemetry monitoring. Self-scheduling is available, with a focus on experienced staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Submit: Candidates should be prepared to submit their active license and certifications upon application.

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