What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,790 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical and Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) position available in a Level I Trauma teaching hospital located in the region. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients with complex gastrointestinal surgeries, trauma, and other critical medical conditions on a night shift schedule. The position offers the opportunity to work within a high-acuity environment, supporting a diverse patient population that requires advanced clinical skills.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale); 2 years of medical-surgical or telemetry RN experience, valid drivers license, and insurance if applicable.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing complex gastrointestinal surgeries including partial and total colectomy, bowel resections, Whipple procedures, and liver resections; previous trauma or resource team RN experience.
- Patient Types and Diagnoses: Patients with complex gastrointestinal surgeries, trauma, and other high-acuity medical conditions requiring intensive monitoring.
- Support within the Department: Access to Resource Nurses, Hospitalists, Intensivists, Telemetry monitoring, and 24/7 phlebotomy support.
- Technology/Equipment: EPIC electronic medical record system, Alaris infusion pumps with alarms, Omnicell medication dispensing system, Phillips monitors.
- Floating: Floating within assigned regions and scope of practice may be required to ensure adequate staffing coverage.
- Orientation: Two days of departmental orientation for new staff.
- Additional Notes: Scrub color is navy; free parking provided.
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 #1305112. 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 : $1,790