Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,245 per week

Job Summary

This role involves caring for cardiac patients, post-procedure, and respiratory failure cases, with responsibilities including managing titratable drips and operating telemetry monitors. The position offers 12-hour night shifts and is suitable for candidates seeking a flexible teleunit assignment.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS and ACLS certifications; no minimum years of experience required; location in West Virginia.

Patient Population and Unit Details

29-bed unit specializing in cardiac and step-down care; patients with diagnoses such as AMI, post-PCI, respiratory failure, post-op lung surgeries, and pacemakers.

Nursing Ratios

Nursing Ratios: 1:5-6 nurse to patient ratio.

Experience or 'Must have' Skills

• Ability to titrate intravenous drips including heparin, insulin, nitro, dopamine, dobutamine, amiodarone, and others.

Charge Nurse/House Supervisor

Charge nurse available 24/7; night shift takes patient assignments.

Nursing Aids

Yes, typically 1 CNA for every 12 patients; CNAs can assist with blood sugar checks.

Respiratory Equipment

CPAP and BiPAP machines managed by RT; nurses do not manage respiratory devices directly.

Telemetry and Monitoring

Philips monitors; RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips.

Shift & Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts, with schedule made 4 or 6 weeks in advance; self-scheduling is permitted.
• Every-other-weekend schedule; work scheduled into holiday rotations.
• Floating: Staff may float to med-surg units; ratios are capped at 1:4 when floating to lower acuity units.

Dress Code

Royal Blue scrubs.

About 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus