Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Portland, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry Medical Surgical Float in Portland, Maine. This float pool position supports medical, surgical, and cardiology units and requires flexibility to rotate between multiple units. The role is suited for clinicians with acute care experience, telemetry interpretation skills, and Level 1 Trauma experience.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week. Weekend scheduling may vary based on unit needs. No call requirement.

Required Qualifications: Valid Maine Registered Nurse (RN) license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; at least 1 year of travel assignment experience; Level 1 Trauma acute care experience; ability to read and interpret telemetry strips; willingness to float to multiple units.

Preferred Qualifications: At least 2 years of inpatient acute care experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; prior float pool experience; experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility with 500 or more beds.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Assignment to medical, surgical, and cardiology units based on operational needs. Patient populations and unit assignments may vary.

Education modules will be assigned during initial onboarding. Clean, professional scrubs are required; jeans, T-shirts, and open-toed or damaged shoes are not permitted.

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 1352275. 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 / Telemetry Medical Surgical Float 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