Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The healthcare professional specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry at a facility in Salem, Massachusetts, will provide patient care on a neuro/orthopedic medical-surgical unit. The role involves working on a rotating shift schedule, with responsibilities including neuro assessments, telemetry monitoring, and interpreting Tele Strips. The position requires a minimum of two years of experience at a single location and two years of travel nursing experience.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shifts with day and evening rotations (7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.); night shifts are non-rotating. Rotation frequency is low, with the possibility of being rotated between shifts when needed.
- Required Qualifications: Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license; AHA Basic Life Support (BLS); minimum of 2 years working in a similar setting at one location; 2 years as a travel nurse; experience with neuro assessment skills and telemetry competency; ability to interpret Tele Strips.
- Preferred Qualifications: ACLS certification is preferred.
- Float: Travelers may be required to float to applicable units when requested.
- Additional Information: The unit is a 32-bed orthopedic/neuro medical-surgical unit, specializing in scheduled orthopedic and neuro/surgical patients, fractures, neuro patients, and medical patient overflow. EMR system used is EPIC.
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: 2026-08-04
Cross Country Job ID #1278575. 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
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