Location: Portsmouth, NH
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 6/3/2026
Salary: $2016.00/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights

Job Details

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical (Night Shift / 13-Week Contract)

Location

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 13-Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care on a 27-bed surgical unit with a patient ratio of 5–6:1
  • Care for post-operative patients including orthopedic (knees, hips, shoulder, cervical) and bariatric surgery cases
  • Collaborate with a night shift team consisting of a Charge RN, staff RNs, and 2–3 LNAs
  • Operate unit equipment including Hoyer lifts and CPM machines
  • Float to Medical Oncology as needed per unit staffing requirements
  • Fulfill weekend shift obligations per the 4-week schedule (4 weekend shifts per 4-week period)

Required Qualifications

  • Active RN license must be in hand at time of submission
  • Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience in a hospital setting
  • Current BLS certification
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members with a strong patient-focused approach

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Experience in orthopedics or bariatrics in addition to Med Surg background
  • Familiarity with post-surgical patient populations and associated care protocols

Why Join Us

  • Join a structured, team-oriented surgical unit with consistent staffing models and clear expectations
  • Gain valuable travel nursing experience in a well-established acute care setting in coastal New Hampshire

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