Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,305 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry RN Portland, ME
This position involves providing specialized nursing care within a Medical Telemetry unit at a healthcare facility. The role requires managing patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, including respiratory issues, sepsis, DKA, altered mental status, and respiratory failure, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Telemetry
• Location: Portland, ME
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Nights
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS certification, ventilator experience for IMC RN, experience with tracheostomies, telemetry strip interpretation, 1-2 years of clinical experience, and minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with respiratory patients, sepsis, and other acute medical conditions, teamwork, flexibility, good communication skills, patient-centered approach.
• Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, managing ventilated patients, interpreting telemetry strips, and collaborating with healthcare team members.
• Additional Information: IMC RNs may float within ICU levels of care; Med/Surg RNs may float to other med/surg units based on needs and skill level. The unit uses equipment such as ventilators, BiPaP, CPAP, epidural pumps, IV pumps, PCA pumps, VAC dressings, and tracheostomy care. EMR documentation is through Epic.

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 #1331056. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

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