Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,790 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Shelby, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) in North Carolina. This position involves providing high-quality patient care within a fast-paced, diverse unit that manages a wide range of diagnoses including cardiac, respiratory, and neurological conditions. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Shelby, North Carolina
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a cycle every 6 weeks
• Required Qualifications: RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, at least 6 months of EMR experience with EPIC, and 18 months of MedSurg/Telemetry RN experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Amiodarone), and general medical/surgical skills including care of patients with tubes and drains, IV starts, blood products, and wound care
• Schedule: Night shifts from 0645-1915 and 1845-0715, with every other weekend rotation and potential callbacks for low census
• Float: Within region and scope of practice; floating to all facilities listed within Region 3 as needed, with paid travel time during mid-shift floating
• Additional Information: Average daily census of 24 patients; RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6 (up to 1:7-8 during surge); CNA ratio of 1:12; support staff includes CNA, Phlebotomy, IV team, RT, Hospitalist (on site days, virtual evenings/overnights), and intensivist (24/7). Orientation conducted in NEO for 2 days; parking available; unit culture described as "Awesome".

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

Posted Date: 2026-07-16

Cross Country Job ID #1247227. 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 With Telemetry

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus