Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,185 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 20 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A licensed Registered Nurse (RN) is sought for a Neuro Cardiac Unit in Newburgh, Indiana. This position involves caring for complex Med/Surg and Telemetry patients, including post-cardiac caths, CVA/TIA, oncology, and cranial surgeries. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The role features a 12-hour day shift and a 13-week contract duration.

Job Details:

• Location: Newburgh, Indiana
• Shift: 12-hour days, from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Schedule: Minimum of 36 hours per week; guaranteed set hours during non-holiday weeks, with holiday and weekend rotation as specified
• Required Qualifications: Current active compact licensed Registered Nurse (RN), American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, American Heart Association (AHA) National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, Associate Degree or Certificate, two years of strong Telemetry/Med/Surg experience, at least one travel assignment, trauma level II experience, recent Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience with EPIC, and a minimum of 0 years of experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Neuro assessment skills including NIHSS and dysphagia screening, Tele/12-lead Electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation, initiation and titration of drips (Insulin, cardiac, Heparin), recovery from heart catheterization procedures (femoral & TR bands), additional skills such as nasogastric (NG) or Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement, peripheral intravenous (PIV) insertion, Tikosyn administration, and chest tube management
• Additional Information: Must pass Telemetry tests, strong assessment and critical thinking skills required, must be resilient and manage change well. Unit has 32 beds with a patient-to-staff ratio of 1:4-5 during days and 1:6-7 during nights. Cross-campus float within skillset may be required with a two-hour notice. May need to precept students and new hires.
• Certifications: Required to attach current active compact license, AHA BLS, NIHSS during submission.
• Experience: Minimum of two years in Telemetry/Med-Surg, trauma level II experience, with recent EPIC EMR experience required.
• Schedule: 12-hour days, 6:30 AM 7:00 PM, minimum 36 hours per week, with holiday and weekend rotations.

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 #1280809. 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