Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,400 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Weirton, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Telemetry Medical Surgical Float Registered Nurse (RN) position in Weirton, West Virginia. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care across various units, including telemetry, medical-surgical, and critical care areas. The position requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and the ability to adapt to different patient acuity levels within a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Job Details:

• Shift: 12-hour days, with weekends as scheduled
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS; minimum of 5 years of nursing experience
• Qualifications:
  • Valid nursing license with the ability to submit verification
  • Experience in telemetry, medical-surgical, or ICU settings preferred
  • Ability to manage critical drips such as Heparin, with proficiency in titration if working in ED or CCU
  • Comfortable floating to lower acuity units within skillset
  • Adept at troubleshooting respiratory equipment (Vents, BiPAP, C-PAP, etc.) and reading telemonitor strips
  • Capable of autonomous charting using systems such as Cerner
  • Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability are essential
• Experience or Skills:
  • Preference for candidates with at least 1 year of ICU or ED experience
  • Flexible and multi-functional approach to patient care
  • Ability to manage patient ratios ranging from 1:2 to 1:10, depending on the unit
• Schedule & Flexibility:
  • Self-scheduling available; working three 12-hour shifts per week
  • The schedule is made out for four weeks at a time
  • Will receive assignments via text message within two hours prior to shift start
  • Expected to help fill staffing gaps and assist with unit coverage
• Duties:
  • ADLs, vital signs, bathing, toileting, feeding, repositioning, answering call lights, blood sugar monitoring
  • Administering breathing treatments and managing respiratory equipment
  • Reading and interpreting telemonitor strips
  • Managing patient care across multiple units, including telemetry and medical-surgical floors

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 #1286439. 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 / Telemetry Medical Surgical Float

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