Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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) registered nurse position in an acute care setting. The role involves floating between medical, surgical, oncology, neuro, and cardiology units, providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment. The position is scheduled for night shifts, with a start date of 10/19/2026 and end date of 01/18/2027, requiring a minimum commitment of 36 hours per week.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license in the state of practice, two years of relevant experience in medical-surgical and telemetry units, BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, IV start and telemetry experience, NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification, and experience managing central lines, CVA care, feeding tube management, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, dysrhythmia management, PPE and isolation precautions, and wound care.
- Preferred Qualifications: N/A
- Float: Yes. Will float across medical, surgical, oncology, neuro, and cardiology units within scope to meet facility needs.
- Open to Accommodating Block Schedule: No
- Locals Accepted: No, within a 75-mile radius.
- Pending License Accepted: Yes.
- RTO Restrictions: Max of 7 days of RTO per 13-week contract; no additional RTO requests can be made after submission or start.
- Special Requirements: Lift devices training required, ceiling lifts, bladder scanner, and optional training provided.
- Hospital Highlights: Short Term Acute Care; free parking; charting system in EPIC; patient census ranges from 28 to 50 patients per day; interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, and physical therapy.
- Additional Notes: Must meet compliance deadlines, complete required modules through WorkRamp prior to start, and ensure all certifications are current.
- License Info: State-specific license requirements apply; no local candidates within 75 miles allowed.
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 #1313569. 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus