Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,520 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) registered nurse position is available in an acute care setting. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care for patients with diverse high-demand and high-acuity conditions, including pulmonary, geriatrics, and other complex medical cases. The position requires adaptability, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Unit notes indicate a busy MedSurg/Telemetry unit with 28 beds, requiring strong IV start skills and the ability to quickly adapt to a high-demand patient population. Nurses will manage patients with diagnoses such as pneumonia, liver overflow, Sickle Cell, and other high-acuity cases, including those requiring titratable drips like heparin, amiodarone, and blood transfusions.
• Certifications & Qualifications: BLS certification, ACLS certification, NIHSS Certification 2 years of hospital experience in Medical Surgical / Telemetry required.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, clock in at 6:38 AM and clock out at 7:15 PM, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Read and interpret telemetry strips, manage high-acuity patient care, perform IV starts, and handle titratable drips. Be flexible to float to other MedSurg acuity areas as needed.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel experience, more than 3 years of relevant hospital experience, working in busy hospital environments, and familiarity with EPIC charting system.
• Additional Information: Nurses must be open to floating, follow a teal scrubs dress code, and participate in a 2-day unit-specific orientation. Candidates will need to be comfortable with rapid patient turnover and complex clinical situations.
• Submission Requirements: Current licensure, BSN preferred, and license to submit.

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 #1324820. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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