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: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse (RN) Portland, ME. This facility-based position involves delivering high-quality patient care in a 29-bed medical-surgical unit, managing chronic illnesses, conducting daily physical assessments, and ensuring patient safety in a fast-paced environment. The role requires managing patient needs effectively while adhering to safety and care standards.
Job Details
Location: Portland, ME
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Floor
Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Education & Certifications: Required certifications include BLS and RN License; no minimum experience required, but 2+ years of experience is preferred.
Unit Information: 29 beds, patient ratios to ensure optimal care
Responsibilities: Manage chronic illness and disability needs, perform physical assessments daily and with change in patient status, administer medications as ordered, update care plans weekly, document clinical notes as needed, advocate for patient safety, and ensure well-being.
Additional Information: Must be comfortable working in a fragrance-free environment with any color scrubs and acceptable attire.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours weekly
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 #1329443. 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 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Portland, ME
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Chronic Diseaseunmatched
Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
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