Travel Medical-Surgical RN
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Ellsworth, Maine.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
Med Surg - Discipline:
RN - Start Date:
10/26/2026 - Duration:
13 weeks - 36 hours per week
- Shift:
12 hours - Employment Type:
Travel
Medical Surgical Floor (MS) in a healthcare facility located in Ellsworth, ME. This position involves providing care to diverse patient populations, including those with total joint replacements, general medical conditions, and surgical cases such as appendectomies, colectomies, and urological procedures. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with rotating shifts on a 12-hour night schedule.
Job Details- Position
Description:
URGENT start needed with simplified interview process. Shifts are rotating 12-hour nights. - Required Qualifications:
RN license; BLS certification; 2 years of experience as an RN or 1 year experience as a Tech; relevant experience in medical-surgical units or nursing homes. - Schedule:
Rotating shifts, 12 hours, minimum 36 hours per week. - Additional Information:
- Patient types include total joints, general medical conditions, appendicitis, colectomies, small bowel surgeries, urology procedures, CHF, PNA, sepsis, DM, and patients with addiction issues.
- Patient ratios are 1:5-6 for RNs during days and 1:6-7 during nights; 1:10-12 for Techs.
- Skills include handling chest tubes, traches, drains, wound vacs, IVs, PCAs, epidurals, IV antibiotics, and Heparin infusions.
- Prior charge RN experience is highly preferred but not mandatory; training for charge responsibilities is available.
- Support staff includes a charge nurse, hospitalist, and 24/7 centralized telemonitoring tech.
- Nurses are expected to make two attempts to start their own IVs before requesting assistance.
- Charting system:
Cerner. - May float to ICU or Emergency Department to assist with patient care as needed.
- General hospital orientation plus one shift on the unit.
- Weekend rotation occurs every other week; no on-call requirement.
- Holiday staffing expectation: 2 out of 4 holidays.
- Scrub color is flexible but must be professional.
- Parking is free.
- Program name:
Simpli Fi Travel.
- Submit only qualified candidates who meet the necessary certifications and experience.
- 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 . 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 Floor
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.
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