Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Telemetry Nurse in Phoenix, AZ. This is a 12-hour night shift position on a telemetry unit specializing in patients with medical and secondary psychiatric diagnoses. The role involves providing acute care to confused, dementia, and patients with low cognitive ability, with a focus on maintaining safety and delivering quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment. Experience in medical-surgical or telemetry units is preferred, and candidates should have a desire to work with the mentally ill population.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, nights, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; BLS and ACLS certifications; minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in MedSurg/Telemetry; Arizona state licensure, or ability to obtain; must pass dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance; must have at least a Level 1 trauma experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Psychiatric experience; telemetry experience.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: This is a med/surg/telemetry unit for inpatients that may include behavioral health components requiring safety monitoring. All nurses must complete SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes, with exceptions for specific units; competency in sterile procedures and patient safety is essential. The unit utilizes Cerner EMR; nurse to patient ratio is 1:4. The unit is monitored by video security, with rare physical and chemical restraints used.
- Location: 350 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013
- Start Date: 07/27/2026
- Certification required: ACLS, BLS.
- Experience required: 2 years minimum.
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 4 weekend shifts every 4 weeks, holidays on rotation.
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 #1285498. 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 / 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