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: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This role involves working on a 27-bed surgical unit with a focus on orthopedic surgery, bariatrics, and medical oncology. The nurse will assist in patient care in a high-volume surgical setting with a team-oriented environment, primarily during night shifts.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift
- Schedule: Minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS certification, at least 2 years of experience in a hospital medical-surgical (med-surg) setting, with experience in orthopedics or bariatrics preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with 2 years experience specifically in med-surg, orthopedics, or bariatrics are considered first.
- Additional Information:
- Unit has 27 beds with 5-6 Registered Nurses (RNs) and 2-3 Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs) per shift
- Typical procedures include orthopedic surgeries (knees, hips, shoulders, cervical), and bariatrics
- Work collaboratively with team members and maintain a patient-focused approach
- No specific dress code, scrubs in any color
- Charge RNs are present during both day and night shifts
- No floating area specified; work primarily in medical oncology area
- On-call and weekend shifts are required, with approximately four weekend shifts every four weeks
- Start date: 08/10/2026
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 #1299018. 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