Med Surg Registered Nurse
Portsmouth, NH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week night shift travel assignment on a 3rd floor Surgical Unit, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg hospital experience and an active NH or compact RN license.

Details

• Position is located on a 3rd floor Surgical Unit within a hospital setting
• 27-bed unit staffed with 5-6 RNs and 2-3 LNAs per shift
• Patient population includes post-surgical orthopedic (knees, hips, shoulder, cervical) and bariatric cases
• Patient ratio is 5-6:1
• Equipment used includes Hoyer lifts and CPM machines
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week contract
• Requires 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Floating to Medical Oncology may be required

Requirements

• Active NH or compact RN license must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the start date)
• Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience in a hospital setting required
• Experience in orthopedics or bariatrics is preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide post-surgical nursing care to orthopedic and bariatric patients
• Night shift team consists of a Charge RN, staff RNs, and 2-3 LNAs
• Day shift includes a Unit Coordinator Monday through Friday
• Collaborative, patient-focused work environment
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• No scrub color restriction