Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 8 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nurses are sought for a night shift leadership role in a healthcare facility. This position involves providing high-quality patient care on a 12-hour night shift schedule, with an expected duration of 8 weeks. The role requires clinical expertise and strong patient management skills to ensure optimal outcomes.
Job Details:
Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum 48 hours per week
Start Date: 10/05/2026
End Date: 11/28/2026
Required Qualifications: Valid Kentucky or Compact nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, EMR system proficiency with Epic (experience with Epic EMR system is a plus), 2 years of relevant experience, and ability to work nights.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Epic EMR system is preferred.
Additional Information: The assignment involves working in a MedSurg/Telemetry unit with scrub colors designated for travelers: ICU staff wear royal blue, and all other units wear black. Fluency in patient care procedures specific to MedSurg/Telemetry units is essential.
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 #1314539. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
Pikeville, KY
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Health Informaticsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Telemetry Nursingunmatched
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