Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,285 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in telemetry is needed for a medical surgical unit located in Omaha, Nebraska. This role involves providing patient care on a busy 4th floor neuro-medical unit, with a focus on neurological patients including strokes, neurosurgery post-operative care, and other Med Surg/Tele patients. The position requires adaptability, teamwork, and excellent patient care skills.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 12 hours shifts, scheduled from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: BLS (American Heart Association), NIHSS certification; 2 years minimum experience; license to submit; willingness to work in Omaha, NE; candidates must be within 50 miles and have a drivers license; no travel experience required but preferred
• Department: Med Surg Neuro - 4th Floor North
• Patients: Neurological deficits, stroke, post-neurosurgery, joint replacements, fractures, COPD exacerbation, colon resections, GI bleeds, sepsis, trauma, pneumonia, failure to thrive
• Responsibilities: Managing patient care including titrating drips like Heparin, Lidocaine, and Ketamine; interpreting telemetry strips; responding to hourly rounding; managing admissions/discharges efficiently; working collaboratively within a team; providing compassionate patient-centered care
• Staffing & Procedures: Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6; nurse aides/patient care techs present with ratios of 1:10-20; charge nurses take assignments; float to other Med Surg units; scrub color navy blue; two days of unit-specific orientation; tele monitors interpreted by techs, with nurses alert to tele awareness
• Additional Info: Mechanical lifts available in some rooms; emphasis on responsiveness and teamwork; fluency with EPIC charting system; rotating weekend and holiday shifts; cancellation policy allows up to 4 shifts per 13-week contract

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 #1299904. 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

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