Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With Telemetry

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nurses are needed for a hospital-based, 28-bed unit that cares for post-operative surgical patients. Located in a healthcare facility, the position involves telemetry monitoring, care of cardiac drips such as Amiodarone and Cardizem, and managing a diverse patient population including general, thoracic, vascular, uro, gyn, ortho, and podiatry. This role requires the ability to read telemetry strips and work across related med-surg units including behavioral health and emergency department settings.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • Current Medical Surgical (MS) and/or post-operative care experience in a hospital setting (minimum 2 years)
  • Telemetry strip reading experience
  • EPIC electronic medical record system experience
  • Surgical care experience with patient types as listed
  • Experience with patient-controlled analgesics (PCA), epidurals, chest tubes, and continuous bladder irrigations (CBIs)
  • Active Iowa nurse license or multi-state compact license
  • Valid drivers license
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association or ARC
  • No first-time travelers; candidates must have completed a travel contract within the previous 12 months
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional references within the past 24 months from supervisor, nurse manager, or director
• Additional Information:
  • Orientation date is scheduled for 10/05/2026
  • Unit requires staff to work 1-2 of the upcoming holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years) unless the unit is closed
  • No call required
  • Every other weekend and holiday coverage expected

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.