Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,070 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Prescott, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nurse position is available in the designated healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients with various medical conditions on the unit, including telemetry monitoring, post-cardiac procedures, and management of chronic illnesses. The position emphasizes clinical competence in reading telemetry strips and managing diverse patient needs.

Job Details

• Location: Not specified in the current context.

• Certifications and Education: Required certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). A valid nursing license to submit is required.

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience is required.

• Position Description:

  • Unit Notes: Prescreen and manager review. Clinician must pass a dysrhythmia exam with at least 80% score within two attempts; failure results in a no-use (DNU) status for specified locations for six months.
  • Circumstances include a 50-mile radius rule, with restrictions on employment with associated facilities within the past year.
  • The unit is telemetry-focused, with a patient ratio of 1:5, and includes complex patient cases such as CHF, COVID, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal conditions, diabetics, post-cardiac cath, and total joint replacements.
  • RN responsibilities include reading and interpreting telemetry strips, with some experience with cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) and transient ischemic attacks (TIA).
  • Cerner electronic charting system experience is recommended due to one day of orientation.
  • RN titration of drips is not required; but titratable drugs such as Diltiazem (Cardizem) are administered at set rates.
  • Additional staff includes blood flow monitoring techs.

• Shift Details:

  • Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Schedules are made for four weeks, with self-scheduling that is finalized after managerial review.
  • The unit operates with a 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM schedule.
  • Weekend requirements include two weekends per four-week schedule, with holiday shifts on Christmas, New Years, and Thanksgiving.
  • Staffing includes floating to East Campus and possibly to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) if qualified.
  • Dress code: Navy Blue scrubs.
  • Orientation includes one shift of unit-specific training.
  • No mention of telehealth or remote work.

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 #1324594. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus