Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Keene, NH
Nationwide Therapy Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,280/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,080/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,200/week
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- License and certification reimbursement
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Medical Surgical Nurse (2 years)
Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Med Surg
Location: Cheshire Medical Center (Kingsbury/Thompson Units) – Keene, NH
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule: 36 hours/week, every other weekend & holidays required
Guaranteed Hours: 36
Contract Length: 91 weeks
On-Call: None
Important Requirements (Must Read)
Holiday Coverage Requirement – Mandatory
Travelers must work ONE of the following combinations:
- Christmas Eve / Christmas Day + Friday/weekend after, OR
- New Year’s Eve / New Year’s Day + Friday/weekend after
Assignments ending in November or before holiday start dates will NOT be extended into 2026.
NH Temporary Health Care Service Agency License – REQUIRED
Must upload the New Hampshire Temporary Health Care Service Agency License/Certificate with submission.
Applications cannot be considered without it.
Additional Restrictions
- No local travelers (must live 50+ miles from facility).
- No shift accommodations (no block scheduling, no special requests).
- Traveler must have their own vehicle.
- All RTO must be included in the profile at submission—no exceptions after offer.
- All medical/occupational health compliance items must be completed within 5 days of offer, with documentation uploaded to Trio.
Position Summary
The Med Surg RN coordinates total nursing care for adult/geriatric patients, provides patient and family education, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of nursing practice.
This position includes caring for patients on the Kingsbury custodial unit, which has lower acuity and a higher patient ratio (up to 9:1). Floating to the Thompson Unit may also be required.
Patient Population
- Adult
- Geriatric
Unit Information
- Kingsbury Unit: Custodial, lower acuity, higher ratios (up to 9:1)
- Thompson Unit: Floating required
- EMR: Epic
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care following the nursing process.
- Coordinate and document patient care effectively.
- Participate in patient and family education.
- Communicate changes in condition to physicians and clinical leadership.
- Collaborate with ancillary staff and interdisciplinary team members.
- Maintain professional nursing standards in a clinical setting.
- Float as required (Kingsbury custodial patients and Thompson unit).
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of recent Med Surg RN experience
- Active New Hampshire RN license
- New Hampshire Temporary Health Care Service Agency License (REQUIRED for submission)
- ACLS (AHA)
- BLS (AHA)
- EPIC experience
- Must have personal transportation
- Permanent address must be included in profile
Profile Submission Requirements
- Cover page (optional)
- Full work history
- Active licenses and certifications uploaded
- Permanent address
- All RTO included at submission
- NH Temporary Agency License uploaded with profile
Dress Code
- Traveler-provided professional scrubs (no logos)
Employer
Nationwide Therapy Group
2 nurses recommend working with Nationwide Therapy Group
Pros
Recruiters are encouraging and optimistic at first.
Cons
Required to divulge a whole lot of personal information, but it leads to no job offers. Is Nationwide Therapy Group a staffing agency or are they investigators?
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About Keene, NH
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Keene, NH here's what you should know:- Keene's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributor.
- Wages may be slightly lower compared to the cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 80°F, and average lows in winter are around 10°F.
- Short-term rentals can be found in Keene, but availability may vary depending on the season.
- It's advisable to start the search early.
- Keene is car-friendly, with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Keene has a diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to colder winters.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Keene offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains.
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