Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,180 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Saint Louis, MO
$2,180/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 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 short-term acute care facility located in an unspecified region. The role involves floating between various units such as medical, surgical, oncology, neuro, and cardiology, providing specialized patient care in a fast-paced environment. This assignment begins on 09/21/2026 and ends on 12/21/2026, requiring adherence to scheduled shift hours and operational standards.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid license in the appropriate state, 2 years of total experience, current BLS and ACLS certifications, NIHSS certification preferred, experience with central line care management, CVA care, feeding tube management, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, dysrhythmia management, isolation precautions/PPE, IV start and management, wound care/wound vac, use of rapid response and code teams, telemetry remote monitoring, surgical drains, nasal cannula and oxygen administration, PCA, peripheral line care, phlebotomy, and use of lift devices and ceiling lifts.
- Preferred Qualifications: NIHSS certification
- Float: Float to all medical units, renal, oncology, neuro, and cardiology units within scope to meet facility needs
- Additional Information: Assignments require compliance with RTO restrictions (max of 7 days). Must have MO or IL license or match permanent residence for compact states. No local candidates within 75 miles are accepted; travelers only. Orientation includes 36 hours. No RTO allowed in the first week of assignment. Labs must be completed within 48-72 hours of signing. Modules are billable up to 16 hours and must be completed through WorkRamp prior to start.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS preferred. All certifications must be current prior to start date.
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 #1298552. 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 Nurses
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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus