Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,345 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS/Tele) Registered Nurse (RN) role located in Oakland, CA. This position involves managing patient care on a medical-surgical unit specializing in telemetry monitoring. The RN will be responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and comprehensive care from admission through discharge, responding effectively to medical and environmental emergencies, and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Shifts are days, with 8 hours per shift and a minimum of 40 hours per week. The assignment begins on 09/14/2026.
• Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, including 5 years of patient ratio experience, and 5 years of charting system experience (preferably Epic).
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Float: May float to other units within scope of practice; float rotation to different units or campuses may be required with a 1.5-hour notice. A shuttle service is available if floating is requested.
• Additional Information: The patient population includes adults and geriatrics. The daily census is 25, with 30 beds on the unit. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary. The unit cares for various patient diagnoses and performs specialized procedures and uses specific equipment accordingly.

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 #1299951. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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