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: 10/19/2026
Duration: 6 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Telemetry Nurse, Telemetry, location unspecified. This position involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients in a busy hospital setting, with responsibilities including interpreting EKG strips, managing cardiac drips, and supporting patients in a Level 1 Trauma environment. Candidates must be adaptable, team-oriented, and experienced in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Job Details
Position Description: Provides care for medical-surgical and neurology patients, including stroke, neurosurgery, and Candida Auris cases. Requires BLS and ACLS certifications. Prior experience in a high-volume hospital focused on Cardiology and trauma care is preferred.
Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications; minimum of 2 years' RN experience; experience with EPIC charting system; medical-surgical and neurology experience preferred; 3+ years' total healthcare experience preferred.
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, days or nights, every other weekend (EOW), with a 48-hour minimum per week. Must arrive 15 minutes early for shift changes.
Additional Information: Must be experienced with basic EKG interpretation, telemetry monitoring, and cardiac drips. Flexibility in scheduling and floating between units is required. The hospital environment is busy and complex, demanding adaptability and strong clinical skills.
Submission Requirements: Active RN license required for submission; charting experience in EPIC preferred.
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 #1324668. 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
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
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