Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,045 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN in Evansville, IN for Med Surg/Telemetry on a 13-week contract. The role places you on a 41-bed unit handling high-acuity telemetry and cardiac patients, with a 12-hour day shift and guaranteed 36 hours per week.

The position requires a compact RN license, BLS/ACLS, NIHSS, and EPIC experience. Expect float within campus and potential cross-campus travel, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid current RN license (compact license acceptable).
• BLS, ACLS by American Heart Association; NIHSS certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac/Telemetry experience; at least 1 travel assignment.
• Trauma level II experience recommended.
• Recent EPIC experience with checkoff likely required.
• Proficiency in Telemetry/12-lead EKG interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and titrate drips (antiarrhythmics, Heparin, amino acids, etc.).
• Perform PIV insertions and manage chest tubes/indwelling drains.
• Conduct CBI and stable drips (Heparin, Lasix, Protonix).
• Administer antidysrhythmics (Cardizem, Tikosyn, Amiodarone).
• Manage nephrostomy tubes and related care.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Cardiac care

Assessment

Critical thinking

Education

RN license

Tools

EPIC EHR

Telemetry monitoring systems

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Evansville, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in an acute care facility in a metropolitan area. The role involves providing high-quality patient care on a 41-bed unit that predominantly handles high-acuity Telemetry and Cardiac patients. This position requires a comprehensive skill set in cardiac monitoring, assessments, and critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Shift Schedule: 12-hour days, 6:30 AM 7:00 PM, with guaranteed 36 hours per week (48 hours available upon request)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, starting 11/02/2026, with a bi-weekly orientation period
• Required Qualifications: Valid current compact license; AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIHSS certifications; minimum of 2 years of experience in Cardiac/Telemetry units, including at least 1 travel assignment; trauma level II experience; recent Electronic Patient Records (EPIC) experience requiring a checkoff class; proficiency in Telemetry/12-lead EKG interpretation (travelers must pass Telemetry tests).
• Responsibilities include initiating and titrating drips (antiarrhythmics, Heparin, amino acids, etc.), PIV insertion, managing chest tubes/indwelling drains, CBI, stable drips (Heparin, Lasix, Protonix), antidysrhythmics (e.g., Cardizem, Tikosyn, Amiodarone), and nephrostomy tubes.
• Float Requirements: First to float within skillset on same campus, with potential to float to adjacent campuses with a 2-hour notice; cross-campus floatation is unlikely but possible.
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Three weekends out of every six-week schedule; every other holiday.
• Additional Information: Must be a hard worker, resilient, adaptable to change, with strong assessment and critical thinking skills. The unit is renowned for staff retention and experienced team members, with a manager leading for over 15 years. Precepting of students and new hires may be required.

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 #1318191. 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 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