Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,175 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) registered nurse position located in Ithaca, New York. This role involves providing bedside patient care within a 32-bed medical-surgical and telemetry unit. The nurse will work in a fast-paced environment with a patient census averaging between 17 to 22 patients per day and shifts covering nights.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active nursing license, Epic experience, and at least 0 years of experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Medical Surgical and Telemetry units is preferred
• Additional Information: This position requires adherence to facility-specific policies and procedures related to bedside patient care. The role involves supporting patient recovery and safety, with additional support from lightly assigned Charge Nurses. The unit maintains a 1:6 patient ratio during most staffing and a 1:2 ratio for nursing assistants.

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 #1285181. 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