Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,045 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Newburgh, Indiana is seeking a travel nurse RN for Med Surg and Telemetry, nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.

The position requires current compact RN license in Indiana, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, EPIC experience, and at least two years in cardiac/telemetry, with travel experience preferred. Duties include caring for post-procedure cardiac patients, interpreting rhythms, managing drips, and safe patient care across campuses.

Qualifications

• Active Indiana RN license (compact)
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum two years cardiac/telemetry experience; travel experience preferred; EPIC charting experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide Med Surg/Telemetry care with focus on cardiac rhythm
• Care for post-procedure patients (heart caths, ablations, pacemakers)
• Perform high-level assessments and critical thinking to ensure patient safety
• Float to campuses as needed

Skills

Cardiac telemetry

Telemetry interpretation

Critical thinking

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• 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 the nightshift is available for a healthcare professional with at least two years of strong cardiac and telemetry experience. The role involves caring for patients post-cardiac procedures such as heart caths, ablations, and pacemakers, with a focus on heart rhythm interpretation, managing drips, and critical patient assessments. The position is based in a facility that offers a patient-centered environment with a capable leadership team and requires flexibility to float within skillsets and campuses.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Must have a current active compact license, AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certification. A minimum of two years of recent cardiac/telemetry experience, including previous travel assignments and trauma level II experience. Recent Electronic Patient Health Record (EPIC) charting experience is required, including the ability to pass a telemetry test.
• Preferred Qualifications: Strong assessment and critical thinking skills; ability to interpret 12-lead EKGs; experience with post-procedure cardiac care, chest tubes, and central line management; detox/CIWA protocol experience.
• On-Call/Call Back Requirement: Not applicable.
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Three weekends out of every six-week schedule, alternating holidays.
• Additional Information: The unit has 34 beds with patient ratios of 1:4-5 during day shift and 1:6-7 during night shift. Responsibilities include high-level assessments, critical thinking, and safe management of cardiac and telemetry patients. A Navy blue scrub dress code applies. The healthcare provider is expected to manage change effectively and potentially precept students and new hires. Covid-19 vaccination is not 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 #1317405. 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