Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,790 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MedSurg/Telemetry) in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position is at a Level I Trauma Teaching Hospital providing high-acuity care for diverse patient types including spinal surgeries, strokes, seizures, and brain tumors. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Hours: 48 hours per week, scheduled on a 6-week cycle
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications; at least 2 years of MedSurg/Telemetry RN experience on Resource Team; current license in North Carolina; minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma level 1 experience, teaching hospital experience, proficiency with EMR systems Cerner and Epic, experience with stroke and neuro/post-op spine care, and comfort with post-op neuro and spine patient education.
• Patient Care Responsibilities: Managing high-acuity patients with diagnoses such as spinal fusion, stroke, seizure, and brain tumors. Duties include cardiac rhythm interpretation, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, drain/tube management, PCA pumps, post-op mobilization, and medication gtt management including cardiac drips and blood products.
• Support within Department: Varies CNA ratios, reception and charge nurse support, peripheral blood draws, resource nurse availability, 24/7 hospitalist, intensivist, and RT support.
• Technology and Equipment: EPIC EMR, Alaris infusion pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, vital signs monitored via Masimo and Phillips portable monitors.
• Floating: Floating within designated regions as per unit needs, with payment for travel time if floating mid-shift. Regions include Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division, Pineville, Union, Union West, Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln.
• Orientation: 2 days of departmental orientation.
• Scheduling: Every other weekend rotation, no on-call, 75% holiday work, up to 6 days off for RTO.
• Other Notes: No more than 2 call offs in a 13-week contract; may be at risk of cancellation if exceeded. Scrub color: Navy. Parking: Free.
• Unit Culture: Emphasizes teamwork, high-quality, and safety-focused care including CAUTI, HAPI, fall, and CLABSI prevention. Open to real-time feedback and supporting staff development.

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 #1242081. 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