Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,520 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Telemetry Nurse in the Telemetry specialty is needed in an acute care setting. The position involves supporting a busy Level 1 trauma unit, providing care to patients with cardiac and neurological conditions, and interpreting EKG strips. The role requires flexibility with scheduling and floating as needed.

Job Details

• Position Description: Support a Level 1 trauma unit with responsibilities including telemetry monitoring, basic EKG interpretation, and patient care for neurological and cardiac conditions with a backup for neuro surgery and Candida Aurias patients.
• Certifications/Education/Experience: Valid ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications are required. Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience with previous work in busy hospital environments preferred. Experience with EPIC charting system and charge experience preferred.
• Schedule: Day shift or night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week, scheduled weekly on an every-other-week basis, rotating weekends and holidays.
• Additional Qualifications: Must be experienced with basic EKG, capable of interpreting strips, and flexible to float within units as needed. Previous experience with cardiac drips and working in a fast-paced hospital setting is preferred.
• Submission Requirements: Active license required for submission.
• Notes: Orientation involves two days of classroom training followed by two shifts on the floor. Parking options available at a cost of $15+ per day. The hospital may cancel up to four shifts per 13-week assignment or three shifts for shorter assignments.

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 #1331139. 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 / Telemetry

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus