Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $1,980 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The nursing position is based in Northport, Alabama, within a multi-specialty unit that primarily focuses on medical surgical with telemetry care. This role involves providing patient-centered care on a unit that supports developing foundational nursing skills and fostering a culture of family and teamwork. The unit is dedicated to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to a diverse patient population, with a focus on pain management, mobility, and complication prevention.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift, working 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Alabama or with a Compact license; associates degree in nursing; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Red Cross certification; minimum of 2 years of experience, or 18 months of experience working under the highest level of professional license with at least 1 year of recent experience in medical surgical with telemetry nursing.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: This position offers a 36-hour workweek, with opportunities for holiday and weekend shifts as required. The role involves working on a unit that specializes in medical and surgical care, including telemetry, dialysis, and orthopedic or general surgery patients. The team emphasizes patient safety, pain control, and recovery, supported by a staffing model that includes a team leader out of staffing. Parking is available at the facility.

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 #1281515. 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