Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,175 per week

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

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

This position is for a Medical Surgical with Telemetry registered nurse in Ithaca, New York. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day. The role involves bedside patient care on a unit with an average daily census of 17-22 patients and a patient ratio of 1:6 during surgical staffing, supported by nursing assistants and a lightly assigned Charge Nurse.

Job Details:

• Location: Ithaca, NY


• Specialty: Medical Surgical With Telemetry (MS TELE)


• Shift Hours: 12-hour nights shifts


• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours


• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, Epic electronic health record experience, available to work nights, and capability to work every other weekend and holiday.


• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing.


• Float: Float rotation may be required.


• Additional Information: This bedside patient care position requires adherence to unit-specific protocols, with responsibilities including direct patient care on a 32-bed Med/Surg/Tele unit with nursing assistant support and additional support from a Charge Nurse.

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 #1280762. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus