Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,520 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) registered nurse position is available in an acute care setting. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care for patients with diverse high-demand and high-acuity conditions, including pulmonary, geriatrics, and other complex medical cases. The position requires adaptability, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: Unit notes indicate a busy MedSurg/Telemetry unit with 28 beds, requiring strong IV start skills and the ability to quickly adapt to a high-demand patient population. Nurses will manage patients with diagnoses such as pneumonia, liver overflow, Sickle Cell, and other high-acuity cases, including those requiring titratable drips like heparin, amiodarone, and blood transfusions.
• Certifications & Qualifications: BLS certification, ACLS certification, NIHSS Certification 2 years of hospital experience in Medical Surgical / Telemetry required.
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, clock in at 6:38 AM and clock out at 7:15 PM, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Read and interpret telemetry strips, manage high-acuity patient care, perform IV starts, and handle titratable drips. Be flexible to float to other MedSurg acuity areas as needed.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel experience, more than 3 years of relevant hospital experience, working in busy hospital environments, and familiarity with EPIC charting system.
• Additional Information: Nurses must be open to floating, follow a teal scrubs dress code, and participate in a 2-day unit-specific orientation. Candidates will need to be comfortable with rapid patient turnover and complex clinical situations.
• Submission Requirements: Current licensure, BSN preferred, and license to submit.

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 #1324820. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus