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: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The facility is seeking a Medical Surgical Nurse for a position located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The role involves providing high-quality care on a medical-surgical unit, supporting patient needs through critical procedures and daily patient interactions. The candidate will be responsible for adhering to the facility's protocols and ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid active nursing license; at least 2 years of experience in a hospital setting; BLS certification; IV certification; experience with med-surg procedures such as wound care, drain management, Foley insertions, central line dressing changes, telemetry monitoring, and EKGs.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with new equipment or technologies, leadership qualities, and self-scheduling capabilities.
- Additional Information: Candidate will be expected to perform bedside shift reports, hourly safety rounding, and foster personal connections with patients. The unit utilizes Meditech Expanse documentation system and supports self-scheduling with leadership oversight.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts during days, with occasional weekend and rotating holidays.
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 #1294487. 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