Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neurology for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Neurology
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 Neurology RN Portland, ME. This position involves providing specialized nursing care to neurosurgical patients within a fast-paced healthcare environment. The role requires proactive teamwork and a positive attitude to support patient recovery and well-being.
Job Details
Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: No specific certification required; neuro experience necessary; educational background relevant to neuro/neurosurgical nursing; valid license to practice as a registered nurse; location in Portland, ME; 0 years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in neurosurgical or neurological trauma nursing.
Additional Information: The role involves caring for neurosurgical patients, including those with spinal surgeries, brain tumors, seizure disorders, VP shunts, head bleeds, traumatic injuries, and joint replacement surgeries. The unit maintains a patient ratio of approximately 1:4-5 during the day and 1:5-6 at night. EMR system used is Epic. The nurse must maintain a professional appearance with scrub color of their choice.
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 #1325140. 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 Neurology 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
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Health Informaticsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neurologyunmatched
Neurosurgeryunmatched
Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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