What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,070 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lee's Summit, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical with Telemetry - Lee's Summit, MO. This position involves providing high-quality patient care within a community hospital setting, with a primary focus on telemetry units. The nurse will be responsible for managing patients with various cardiac and medical conditions, ensuring safety and adherence to clinical protocols.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid licenses with at least 2 years of clinical experience, including community hospital settings; current certifications in BLS (Basic Life Support), NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale), and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute); experience with community hospital charting systems, telemetry, and patient management; ability to float within scope as needed.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience, working in MS/Tele, telemetry oncology, neuro stepdown, or ICU units; certifications in ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred.
- Float: Float within scope to meet facility needs.
- Additional Information: The candidate may be required to float between departments and units. The assignment includes clinical responsibilities such as cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, medication administration, and ventilator management. The position involves caring for adult and geriatric patients with acute cardiac, respiratory, and other medical conditions. The assignment begins on 08/31/2026, with a required compliance deadline of two Fridays prior to start date.
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 #1292982. 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 NursesYou 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
Salary : $2,070