Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,660 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Plattsburgh, NY
$2,660/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 26 weeks
- Start
- 10/05/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Plattsburgh, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
An RN (Registered Nurse) specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry is needed for an assignment in a healthcare facility designated for 16 to 26 weeks starting from October 5, 2026. The position involves working night shifts, with a schedule of 12 hours per shift and a minimum of 36 hours per week. The role requires providing patient care in a resource pool and floating across units, including medical-surgical and telemetry. The assignment includes working at least every other weekend, with schedules adjusted to meet patient care needs. Experience in epic electronic health record systems within the past two years is essential.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, scheduled from 10/05/2026 to 04/05/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of experience; AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; CMSRN certification is preferred; NIHSS certification must be obtained prior to start; Epic experience within the past 2 years is required; valid NY license or proof of application with applied date must be in the submission packet. Licensing in New York takes 6-8 weeks and should be considered when scheduling the start date.
- Preferred Qualifications: CMSRN certification.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Assignment duration: 16-26 weeks.
- No block scheduling is permitted.
- Bi-weekly orientation sessions are scheduled on Mondays.
- All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained.
- Complete work history, including bed count, electronic medical record (EMR) system, and facility type, must be provided for submission.
- Reliable transportation, such as personal or rental vehicles, is strongly recommended as public transportation is not accessible in this area.
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 #1303037. 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