Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Northport, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 16 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Nurse opportunity is available in an acute care unit situated on a healthcare facility campus. This unit primarily focuses on medical and surgical care, including telemetry monitoring, and offers a supportive environment for professional development within a fast-paced, patient-centered setting.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid Registered Nurse license in the state of Alabama or a Compact license. Certification in American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or Red Cross. A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; consideration will be given to those with 18 months of experience working under the highest professional license level, and at least 1 year of recent experience in the specialty.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with telemetry monitoring, medical-surgical nursing, and patient education is preferred.
Additional Information: This position involves patient-facing clinical care on a multi-specialty unit. The nurse/patient ratio is 1:6 and is supported by a team leader who is out of staffing. The facility offers parking; candidates must be willing to float to other units and hospitals as needed. The role begins on 09/28/2026 and concludes on 01/02/2027.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
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 #1309435. 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
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
Northport, AL
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Professional Licenseunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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