Travel Telemetry Med/Surg Float RN - $2,235 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Garden City, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Telemetry Medical Surgical Float (TELE MS FLOAT) Garden City, Kansas
The telemetry medical surgical float role supports patient care across multiple units within the facility zone, with assignments that may vary by schedule and operational needs. Candidates must be prepared to float throughout the zone and bring the required license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 11.5 shift hours; minimum of 34.5 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • Licensure/authorization to work in the role (license required at submission)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) (American Heart Association (AHA))
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (American Heart Association (AHA))
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Education: Not specified
  • Experience: Must have 2 years of Medical Surgical (MS)-Tele experience within the last 3 years
  • Location: Garden City, Kansas
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior neuro experience
  • Experience with Alaris and Electronic Health Record (EPIC)
• Responsibilities:
  • Provide care for adult and geriatric patients across a variety of medical conditions, including cardiac, neuro, orthopedic, oncology, renal, urology-post surgicals, general surgery-post appendectomy, gynecology, psych/detox, ENT, general medicine, and stable long-term placement patients
  • Be prepared to float within the assigned zone and across acuity levels as needed (including lower acuity holds within skillset, Progressive Care Unit/Stepdown, and Medical Surgical Telemetry (MS-Tele))
  • Chart using the Electronic Health Record (EPIC)
  • Manage common titratable infusions as required (including heparin)
  • Follow scheduling processes that may include Just-In-Time (JIT) assignment communicated 12 hours before shift start
  • Submit time off requests prior to starting the assignment
• Additional Information:
  • Week of orientation: Clinicians must be in state for the week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely
  • Weekend/holiday expectations: 69 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule; may be asked to enter holiday rotation
  • Float zone: Float assignments are expected within the zone of up to 60 miles from the zones city center, and the traveler is responsible for housing arrangements that make this feasible
  • Charge nurse support: A designated charge is present on each unit; the night shift charge may take a small patient assignment if necessary
  • Equipment: Respiratory equipment is available as applicable (e.g., ventilators, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP))
  • Nursing support and workflow: Monitor techs are available; Registered Nurses (RNs) read strips
  • Travel cancelation policy (as provided): Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, or 3 shifts for assignments less than 13 weeks
  • Nursing assistants: Yes, nursing assistants are available

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 #1275291. 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