Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,340 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Fort Madison, Iowa.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Med Surg / TelemetryDiscipline: RNStart Date: 11/09/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelJob Summary Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nursing opportunity in a healthcare facility. This position involves delivering patient care to diverse populations including geriatric, medical/surgical, adult, and telemetry patients. The role requires self-study of telemetry strips and passing a dysrhythmia test during orientation to ensure proficiency on the telemetry/med surg unit. Job Details Position Description: Delivers nursing care utilizing assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in collaboration with the healthcare team. Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shift hours, estimated 36 hours per week. Required Qualifications: Active nursing license; recent experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR); Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; ability to self-study telemetry strips and pass a dysrhythmia test during orientation; no minimum years of experience required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a similar telemetered medical-surgical unit within the last 12 months. Additional Information: The nurse may be required to float to other campuses and respond within one hour when called during low census periods. Telemetry ratios are 1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights. A basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during orientation, and passing is mandatory to work on the telemetry/med surg unit. 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 Cross Country Job ID #1337558. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With TelemetryAbout Cross Country NursesYou 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.Benefits401k retirement planReferral bonus