Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,115 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Telemetry Registered Nurse is a vital member of the care delivery team at a healthcare provider facility. This role involves managing and delivering patient care within a telemetry unit, utilizing independent judgment, effective communication, and collaboration with all team members. The nurse demonstrates leadership, partnership, and supervision while establishing collaborative relationships with physicians, patients, and their families to ensure optimal patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: RN license in Pennsylvania, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Act 31, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 clearances, with 2 years of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Additional Information: The Registered Nurse will perform clinical tasks, provide patient education, maintain comprehensive documentation, and adhere to system-wide competencies and behaviors. The role requires a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and culturally competent care. The nurse will support continuous development and communicate safety hazards as needed.

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 #1287476. 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