Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $1,785 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nurse position located at the healthcare provider's facility. This role focuses on caring for patients with liver diseases, COVID-19 cases across all specialties, and requires experience with basic electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation and cardiac drips. The shift is primarily days from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with scheduled rotations and floated responsibilities as needed.

Job Details

• Shift Time: Days, approximately 12 hours; scheduled for 36 hours per week.
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required.
• Education Requirements: Not specified.
• Location Requirements: Not specified.
• Years of Experience: At least 2 years of clinical experience preferred; minimum requirement is 0 years.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, starting on 10/19/2026 and ending on 11/30/2026.
• Clinical Responsibilities: Managing patients with liver diseases, COVID-19, and all acute care needs, including ECG interpretation and cardiac drip management.
• Charting System: Epic; experience preferred.
• Orientation: Two days in classroom and two shifts on the floor.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Charge experience is preferred but not required. Only experienced RNs who are comfortable with all unit responsibilities, including telemonitoring and cardiac drips, will be considered for this position.

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 #1324785. 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 Telemetry

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus