Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Joplin, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/24/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical - Cardiac at a healthcare facility located in Joplin, Missouri. This position involves providing patient care on a surgical cardiac floor, utilizing the nursing process to deliver compassionate and effective treatment. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining patient rights and confidentiality, and ensuring adherence to hospital standards. The assignment is scheduled to begin on August 24, 2026.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS certification, 2+ years of nursing experience, current in flu vaccination (from November 1 to April 1), must float as needed, utilization of EPIC electronic medical record system, and experience in Med Surg - Cardiac.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing post-cardiac surgery, cardiac, and general medical patients; patient-focused team player.
Additional Information: The unit primarily cares for post-cardiac surgery, cardiac, and general medical patients. The position involves working at least one major holiday per year, with a standard expectation of every other full weekend unless otherwise arranged. The contract duration is up to 26 weeks, with options for extension, and candidates may request time off up to five days every 13 weeks with management approval.
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 #1297512. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Cardiac Floor
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Joplin, MO
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Confidentialityunmatched
Patient Rightsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Vaccinationunmatched
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