Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $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 registered nurse in a rotating shift position. The role involves providing patient care on an ortho/neuro med/surg unit, with a focus on neuro assessment skills and telemetry interpretation. The successful candidate will work across a private unit admitting various medical overflow patients, supporting the healthcare organizations mission to deliver high-quality care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with rotating day shifts (7 a.m. 7 p.m., 11 a.m. 11 p.m., or 7 p.m. 7 a.m.) when needed. Night positions do not rotate. Rotation frequency is low.
• Required Qualifications: Current Massachusetts RN license; at least 2 years of experience working in one location; 2 years of experience as a traveler; BLS certification; neuro assessment skills; telemetry competency; ability to interpret Tele Strips.
• Preferred Qualifications: ACLS certification.
• Float: Travelers are required to float to applicable units when requested.
• Additional Information: Unit named Phippen 6/7 is a 32-bed orthopedics/neuro med/surg unit with a mix of scheduled elective orthopedic and neuro/surg patients, fractures, neuro patients, and overflow medical patients. EMR system used is EPIC.
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• End Date: 11/29/2026

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

Posted Date: 2026-09-02

Cross Country Job ID #1278575. 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