Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $1,465 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Athens, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 11 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Nurse Night Shift Location unspecified. This position involves providing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a 36-bed unit, with a daily census of 18-25 patients. The role requires managing complex patient needs within a dynamic hospital environment, focusing on total hip replacement, abdominal hysterectomy, thyroidectomy, colectomy, sepsis, and other critical conditions. Job Details Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week. Required Qualifications: Valid state or compact license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications, and at least 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical with Telemetry. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in an Interdisciplinary Support environment including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, and Pharmacy; previous cardiology or trauma experience is advantageous. Responsibilites: Managing patient care using various skills including port management, blood product administration, chest tube care, IV therapy, telemetry monitoring, wound care, and care of surgical drains. Charting System: Epic. Additional Information: Must complete core onboarding items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing; modules to be completed onsite during orientation. Submission Requirements: Valid license in hand at the time of submittal, RTO must be listed at the same time, previous staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler. 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 1306874. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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