Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry
Newport, VT
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,295/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The Telemetry Medical Surgical Float nurse position is based in Newport, Vermont, during night shifts. This role involves providing care to patients on telemetry, medical-surgical, and other units with responsibilities including functioning as a charge nurse. The position requires the ability to work independently, float to various units as needed, and support departmental education sessions. The facility is a critical access hospital serving a close-knit community in the Northeast Kingdom.
Job Details:
- Location: Newport, Vermont
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, minimum 1 year of nursing experience, educational qualifications as required; experience with telemetry, medical-surgical, and float assignments preferred
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior charge nurse experience, familiarity with independent practice and unit float requirements
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Additional Information: The hospital is a 25-bed critical access facility located in a community known for outdoor recreation such as hiking, skiing, and fishing. Public transportation is limited, so personal transportation is strongly recommended. Candidates are encouraged to embrace living and working in a peaceful, recreation-rich environment. The organization supports staff transition and expects agency professionals to attend quarterly department education sessions.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
Newport, VT
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