Travel Medical-Surgical RN - $2,040 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

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:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical (Med Surg) on the healthcare provider's surgical floor located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This role involves providing direct patient care, collaborating with team members, and adhering to unit protocols. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Unit type: 3rd Surgical Floor
• Floor: 3rd
• Number of Beds: 27
• Number of Staff: 5-6 Registered Nurses (RNs) / 2-3 Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs)
• Schedule: Night shift; 12-hour shifts; minimum 36 hours per week; Monday through Friday day shifts available
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license must be in hand at the time of submission; minimum 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical (Med Surg) in a hospital setting; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in orthopedics and bariatrics; ability to work collaboratively and focus on patient care; familiarity with EMR systems and equipment such as Hoyer lifts, CPM, and code carts
• Additional Information: Patient ratios of 5-6:1; floating area in medical oncology may be required; no specific dress code; 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; work environment includes use of Hoyer lifts, CPM, and code carts; shift hours are 12 hours during night shift

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 #1265348. 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