Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,250 per week

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

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS/Tele) registered nurse position in a modern acute care facility. This role involves providing bedside patient care on a 34-bed medical-surgical unit utilizing a co-care/virtual nursing model. The candidate will support patients with diverse diagnoses including cancer-related conditions, heart disease, diabetes, and complex trauma, working primarily night shifts. The position offers an opportunity to work within a Magnet-designated facility, providing high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week


• Required Qualifications: Valid license in the state of practice (pending licenses accepted but must be in hand for auto offer), BLS certification, at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience, specialized skills in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, use of rapid response and code teams, peripheral line care and management, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management, and adherence to isolation precautions and PPE protocols


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with MS/Tele setting, charting with Epic or any electronic medical record system, community hospital experience, and trauma care experience


• Float: Float to other similar units within scope if needed


• Additional Information: Assignment length ranges from 13 to 26 weeks, start date ASAP, RTO requests must be included at submission, guaranteed hours are 60 per two-week period, and candidates must be able to complete AK RN license application within 48 hours of signing. Candidates should be prepared to work during some holidays and adhere to specific scheduling requests submitted upfront.

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 #1320380. 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

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