Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,060 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Nurse, rotating shifts, in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care to orthopedic, neuro, and medical patients, with a focus on telemetry assessment and interpretation of Tele Strips. The position requires adaptability to rotating shifts and the ability to float to applicable units when requested.

Job Details

• Position involves working in a 32-bed orthopedic/neuro medical-surgical unit, with additional overflow coverage for medical patients.
• Required Qualifications: Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) License; AHA Basic Life Support (BLS); minimum of 2 years working in one location; and 2 years working as a traveler.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications: AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Additional Information: Must be able to read Tele Strips, with telemetry competency and neuro assessment skills. Day and evening shifts are typically 1:4, which may go up to 1:5. Night positions do not rotate. Rotation frequency is low.

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 #1323594. 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