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

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Telemetry Medical Surgical Float Nurse Ithaca, NY. This position is a bedside nursing role with float responsibilities across ICU, Med/Surg/Tele, and ED areas of competence. The healthcare provider will deliver direct patient care in an environment requiring Epic experience. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift; 12 hours per shift; minimum 36.0 hours per week; every other weekend and every other holiday.
• Required Qualifications: Active nursing license; Epic experience; minimum 2 years ICU experience (competency area); minimum 1 year Med/Surg/Tele experience (competency area); minimum 2 years ED experience with triage experience (competency area); float readiness based on having at least 2 of the 3 areas of competence listed.
• Additional Information: Float position across ICU, Med/Surg/Tele, and ED; triage experience required for ED competency area; charge nurse experience is preferred for the ED competency area.

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 #1272804. 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 / 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