Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,785 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS Telemetry) Nurse in a hospital setting in the specified location. The position entails providing high-quality patient care within a dynamic healthcare environment, supporting the organization's commitment to excellent clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. The assignment starts on December 14, 2026, and lasts approximately 16 to 25 weeks.

Job Details

• Position Description: RN for Resource Pool, Float, Med/Surg Telemetry: A minimum of every other weekend and/or schedule adjusted to meet the needs of the unit and patient care. Med/Surg Telemetry is expected to work electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) and hold patients for the Emergency Department.
• Shift Time: Nights (12-hour shifts)
• Schedule: Monday to Sunday, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 1 year experience
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required prior to start
  • Epic electronic health record experience from within the past 2 years required
  • Current license in the state of practice or proof of application with applied date in the submission packet (note: licensing may take 6-8 weeks)
• Additional Information:
  • IVS to offer
  • No block schedules for any reason
  • Bi-weekly orientations on Monday; next available orientation date to be confirmed
  • All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained
  • Complete work history information required for submission (bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.)
  • Public transportation is not accessible; reliable transportation, personal vehicle, or rental vehicle strongly recommended
  • Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires from November through April

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 #1338829. 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