Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) registered nurse position located in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves providing inpatient-level nursing care to admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department while awaiting transfer to an inpatient bed. The position supports patient safety, throughput, and continuity of care during periods of high hospital census.
Job Details
Position Description: RN - Medical Surgical and Telemetry Boarder RN providing inpatient care within the Emergency Department.
Certifications, Education, and Experience Requirements: Active RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), recent inpatient medical-surgical experience, minimum 1 year.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Days, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Assignment Duration: 10/26/2026 through 01/24/2027.
Specialty: Medical Surgical With Telemetry.
Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: RNs will provide inpatient care to admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department, caring for patients with varying acuity levels, including telemetry monitoring, IV medications, and post-procedural care. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required, along with flexibility and teamwork skills.
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 #1328392. 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
Philadelphia, PA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Admissionsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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