Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,835 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 9 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nurse position located in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing patient care on a telemetry unit, with a focus on medical-surgical patients. The position requires a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in acute care and telemetry, working night shifts for an eight-week contract starting October 5, 2026.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per day, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: BSN degree, current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state/district, at least 1 year of RN experience in acute care inpatient settings, 2 years of Cerner experience, NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS certifications, graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program, ability to complete a telemetry rhythm interpretation test prior to start date, must reside within 50 miles of the facility.
• Preferred Qualifications: Highly desired BSN degree.
• Additional Information: Nurse to patient ratio is 1:5-6, with 16 patients on the unit; two nurses may have five patients each and one nurse may have six. The role involves performing initial and ongoing assessments, documenting patient information, and delivering age-appropriate, competent, and efficient patient care in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements.

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 #1321471. 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