Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,970 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Garden City, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 34 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Telemetry Medical Surgical Float Nurse in Garden City, Kansas. This position involves working in a fast-paced acute care environment across multiple units, including general medical-surgical, cardiac, neuro, oncology, and other specialties. The role requires flexibility to float within Zone 4, which encompasses several local facilities, with a focus on adult patient populations. This is an open shift position with scheduled days, and candidates must be prepared to assist with various clinical needs within the zone.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 11.5 hours per shift, minimum of 34.5 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications include BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale). Candidates should have at least 2 years of recent MS-Telemetry experience within the last 3 years. Valid RN license is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior neuro experience, familiarity with Alaris infusion pumps, and EPIC electronic health record system are preferred. Experience with titrating drips such as Heparin is common.
• Float: Float rotation may be required within Zone 4, covering facilities around Garden City, Ulysses, and Dodge City, KS. The traveler will be assigned to different units, including MS-Tele, Tele, ICU (low acuity), PCU/Stepdown, among others, based on daily operational needs.
• Patient Population: Adults including geriatrics, with diagnoses spanning cardiac, neuro, oncology, renal, surgical, and medical conditions.
• Nursing Ratios: 1:5-6 depending on acuity.
• Unit Staffing: Includes nurse aids, monitor techs, and equipment such as vents, Cpap, BiPap. Charge nurses are designated per shift and typically do not take patient assignments unless necessary.
• Scheduling: Completed by leadership for six-week periods; travelers should be flexible with schedule changes and help fill staffing gaps. Requests for time off must be submitted prior to starting.
• Weekend & Holiday Requirements: Six to nine weekend shifts within a six-week schedule; possible involvement in holiday rotation.
• Other Details: Will be required to float into other acuity levels as needed, including ICU, PCU, and MS-Tele. The first float assignment will be communicated on or before the start date.
• Charting System: EPIC
• BSN Required: No
• License to Submit: Yes
• Trauma Level & Care Setting: Acute care setting.
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Location: 401 E Spruce St, Garden City, KS 67846

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 #1285195. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Telemetry Medical Surgical Float

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