Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry nurses are needed in a healthcare facility located in Waco, Texas. This role involves providing direct patient care within a 29-bed Medical Surgical unit that includes some cardiac population and telemetry. The position requires assessing, planning, implementing, and monitoring patient care while coordinating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; at least 1 year of acute care RN experience, including recent experience in Medical Surgical and telemetry settings; location in or near Waco, Texas
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working in a telemetry or cardiac unit; certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is highly desirable
• Additional Information: Nurses will serve as primary coordinators of patient care, ensuring adherence to physician and nursing orders. Critical thinking and decisive judgment are essential due to the fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment. The unit utilizes Epic charting and requires Navy or maroon scrubs.

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 # . 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 / 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