Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $1,980 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Telemetry Nurse position located in Ottumwa, Iowa. This role involves providing specialized care to adult patients in a telemetry unit, with a focus on monitoring patient cardiac statuses and other vital signs. The position offers an opportunity to work within a comprehensive healthcare environment that emphasizes individualized patient care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification; Iowa SING background check (criminal and child abuse clearances); mandatory reporter certification for child and adult; current titers from the last 12 months; previous experience preferred but not required; ability to start on Monday or Tuesday.
• Preferred Qualifications: Travel experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Additional Information: The unit primarily serves adult patients, offering a wide range of medical services. Candidates may be required to float within a 25-mile radius of the facility as needed. All background checks must be completed prior to start date.

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 #1284472. 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