Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $1,980 per week
About the Role
Telemetry (TELE) Nurse position available in an acute care setting within a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients with cardiovascular and other critical conditions, including stroke, sepsis, and respiratory failure, with a focus on cardiac drip management, post-catheterization recovery, and accurate monitoring and documentation.
The unit has 27 beds, expanding to 37 beds in June, and handles conditions such as CHF, NSTEMI, STEMI, Stroke, Sepsis, Diabetes, CAD, Renal Failure, and Respiratory Failure. Experience with TR bands and Fem stops is preferred.
Float to similar units and Med/Surg floors as needed; may float to ICU if experienced. Candidates should have experience reading and interpreting telemetry monitors (currently SpaceLab transitioning to Philips) with documentation every 6 hours.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized nursing care to patients with cardiovascular and critical conditions
- Manage cardiac drips, including set rate diltiazem and amiodarone
- Perform NIH stroke assessments and post-catheter recovery care
- Monitor and interpret telemetry readings with documentation every 6 hours
- Handle chest tube management
- Float to similar units, Med/Surg floors, or ICU as needed
Requirements
- Valid RN license
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- NIHSS certification
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a telemetry nurse
- Experience with cardiac drip management, NIH stroke assessment, post-catheter recovery, and chest tubes
- Ability to read and interpret telemetry monitors (SpaceLab transitioning to Philips)
- System onboarding followed by two orientation shifts
- Professional appearance with clean, well-kept scrubs
- Must meet the facility’s 50-mile radius rule, confirmed by permanent address
Schedule
- Night shifts: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- 36 hours per week
- 12-hour shifts
- 13-week duration starting 09/21/2026
Benefits
- 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
About Cross Country Nurses
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.