Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $1,535 per week

About the role

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Corpus Christi, Texas. Start date: October 12, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Employment type: Travel. Shift: 12‑hour nights, minimum 36 hours per week. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job — we offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support to help you build a career that supports your lifestyle, values, and impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 22‑bed medical‑surgical/telemetry unit.
• Perform typical procedures including IV insertions, urinary catheter maintenance, central line care, medication administration, NGT insertion/maintenance, continuous bladder irrigation, and communication with the care team.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment requiring a patient‑centered approach, teamwork, and the ability to handle a variety of clinical procedures.
• May be required to float to other units as needed.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• At least 1 year of acute medical‑surgical experience within the last year.
• Ability to care for 4‑6 patients simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Preferred: over 2 years experience with neuro patients (CVA, TIA, AMS) and background in neuro/neuro‑surgery