Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) - Charlotte, NC. This is a night-shift Registered Nurse (RN) position with the healthcare organization. The role involves providing acute patient care in a busy hospital setting, focusing on adult and geriatric populations with diagnoses such as COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, CHF exacerbation, and others. The position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic team at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital.
Job Details
Position Description: RN - Medical Surgical and Telemetry
Location: Charlotte, NC
Required Qualifications: RN license with certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); graduate of an accredited nursing program; minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg and Telemetry RN experience (Resource Team); valid drivers license and insurance as applicable.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, a minimum of 36 hours per week
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with stroke, cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain/tube management, medication gtt management including cardiac drips, Heparin, blood products, IVF.
Additional Information: The role involves monitoring telemetry, providing direct patient care, and supporting department functions including vitals, hygiene care, and patient needs. The unit functions as a close-knit team, functioning as a family, with support services including secretaries, charge nurses, phlebotomy, resource nurses, and hospitalists. Floating to all units within the designated region may be required according to hospital needs.
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: 2026-09-26
Cross Country Job ID #1306968. 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.