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: 08/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This position is for a Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS Tele) Registered Nurse (RN) at a healthcare facility in Salem, Massachusetts. The role involves working on a 41-bed medical telemetry unit, providing specialized care to patients with cardiac, respiratory, metabolic, psychiatric, substance use disorder, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal conditions. Candidates are required to bring their Massachusetts RN license on their first day of work.

Job Details:

• Shift Schedule: Nights; 12 hours per shift; minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Basic Life Support (BLS), a minimum of 2 years of experience working at a single location, 2 years of experience as a traveler, and proficiency in reading telemetry strips.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac telemetry, cardiac drips, interpreting telemetry strips, use of TR Bands, and high-flow oxygen.
• Float: Float rotation may be required; travelers are expected to float to applicable units as needed.
• Additional Information: The role involves working on a 41-bed cardiac telemetry unit with a clinician-to-patient ratio of 1:5/6 during night shifts. The electronic medical record (EMR) system used is EPIC.

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 #1279527. 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 / 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