What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,775 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 Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/15/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The healthcare professional, specializing in Medical Surgical With Telemetry in a hospital setting, will provide patient care on a rotating day and night schedule. The position involves working 12-hour shifts, with responsibilities including monitoring and managing patients in med-surg or telemetry units. The role supports a self-scheduling process with potential accommodations for specific requests, contributing to the overall operational efficiency of the unit.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotating day and night hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid healthcare professional license, basic life support certification, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in medical surgical nursing with telemetry.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with patient monitoring and telemetry, strong communication skills, ability to self-schedule and adapt to unit needs.
- Floats: Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The position involves working every other weekend and holiday, with limited requests for time off around holidays. Candidates will be expected to work within staffing ratios of 5:1 during day shifts, 6:1 during night shifts for med-surg, and 4:1 to 5:1 ratios for telemetry. Self-scheduling is supported, with scheduling preferences balanced by the team.
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 #1317897. 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
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 : $2,775