What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,305 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry RN position located in Portland, Maine. This role involves providing inpatient care on a unit with 43 beds, handling patients with respiratory and acute medical conditions, including telemetry monitoring and ventilator management. The assignment offers a weekend schedule, with shifts primarily during nights, and requires teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication skills.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS certification, Ventilator experience for IMC RNs, experience with tracheostomies, and ability to interpret telemetry strips. Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in medical surgical units, telemetry, and respiratory care.
- Float: Float rotation may be required; IMC RNs may float to other IMC levels of care units or med/surg units as needed, based on skill and unit needs.
- Additional Information: The unit utilizes equipment such as ventilators, BiPaP, CPAP, epidural pumps, IV pumps, and specialty beds. EMR system used is Epic. The position is for coverage due to staff leave, starting 10/05/2026 and ending 01/04/2027.
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 #1320716. 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 With Telemetry
About Cross Country NursesYou 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
Salary : $2,305