Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,450 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Telemetry Nurse, Medical Cardiopulmonary Unit, Night Shift, starts 10/19/2026 in an acute care setting. This role involves providing specialized cardiac and pulmonary patient care on a 30-bed medical unit and an 8-bed intermediate/progressive care unit, with opportunities to develop critical care skills in mechanical ventilation, cardiac monitoring, and pulmonary medicine.

Job Details

• Position Description: Responsible for patient care in a 30-bed medical cardiopulmonary unit and an 8-bed intermediate/progressive care unit, focusing on safe patient outcomes for individuals with diagnoses such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, and pulmonary embolism. Responsibilities include oxygen therapy, intravenous medications, moderate sedation monitoring during bronchoscopies, chest tubes, tracheostomies, postoperative care, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, and cardiac monitoring. Equipment utilized includes Epic Charting System, Alaris pumps for intravenous fluids, and Omnicell medication dispensing system.
• Required qualifications: Nursing license valid for the state, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support); 2 years of relevant experience in telemetry or critical care; experience working with mechanical ventilation, cardiac drips, ABG interpretation, and pulmonary procedures.
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, every other weekend, and every other holiday.
• Additional Information: Orientation includes validation of telemetry and mechanical ventilation competencies, online modules, and in-unit shifts with preceptor. The unit emphasizes patient safety, quality care, and development of critical thinking and time management skills through orientation and continuous education. Floating to other medical-surgical units may be required, especially for IMC skilled nurses.

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 #1325621. 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 / 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