Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,415 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
The healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Surgical with Telemetry registered nurse (RN) to fulfill a temporary assignment at a facility in Austin, Texas. The position involves providing patient care on a Neuro medical/surgical unit with telemetry monitoring, contributing to a team that prioritizes excellent patient outcomes and staff collaboration. This role offers a night shift schedule, ideal for qualified professionals looking to support the unit during a 13-week contract.

Job Details:

• Location: Austin, Texas
• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Intravascular (IV) Certification for licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), and a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a Medical Surgical with Telemetry setting. No specific education level or additional experience specified.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certification in the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Unit Description: The unit has 30 beds, with staff comprising 60 members, including Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Patient Care Technicians. The patient-to-staff ratio is 1:5, with equipment such as Welch Allyn Vital Sign monitors, COWs, Hoyer lifts, PCA pumps, virtual sitter technology, telepsych, and electronic medical records through Meditech.
• Responsibilities: The RN will provide comprehensive care including stroke assessments, EEGs, gastric decompression, and wound care, in a team-oriented environment. The dress code requires navy scrubs; hoop nose piercings are not allowed.
• Additional Information: The position is competitive, and the facility highlights its experienced staff, advanced equipment, and commitment to patient care excellence to attract qualified applicants.

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 #1285920. 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