Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $3,110 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN for Med Surg / Telemetry in Anchorage, Alaska. The role involves bedside and telemetric patient care in a 34-bed unit, with a co-care/virtual nursing model to support the team.

The assignment runs 26 weeks, averaging 48 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts. Alaska RN license in hand or ability to obtain quickly is required, along with BLS certification and strong MS/Telemetry skills.

Qualifications

• Alaska RN licence required or ability to obtain quickly.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing preferred.
• Ability to interpret dysrhythmias and respond to rapid-code scenarios.
• Comfort with co-care/telemedicine support model.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a 34-bed MS unit.
• Manage patient load with support from bedside RNs and virtual nurses.
• Adhere to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Utilize telemetry and rapid-response resources as needed.

Skills

Telemetry

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

Isolation Procedures

PPE Usage

Patient Assessment

Floats Within Scope

Alaska RN License (in hand)

ECG Interpretation

Telemetry Equipment

Education

Alaska RN license

BLS Certification

Tools

ECG interpretation

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska. Job Description & Requirements

Job Details

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Medical Surgical with Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) position available in the region. The role involves providing high-quality patient care in a 34-bed medical-surgical unit utilizing a co-care/virtual nursing model. Candidates will be responsible for managing a patient load with support from bedside RNs and virtual nurses, while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Additional Details

Location: Region with a 34-bed medical-surgical unit utilizing a co-care/virtual nursing model; Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week; Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS); Skills Required: Medical Surgical (MS) and Telemetry (TELE), interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, use of Rapid Response/Code teams, peripheral line care/management, nasal cannula, oxygen administration, oxygen tanks, non-invasive airway management, isolation precautions/PPE; Experience: No minimum years of experience required, although 1 year is preferred; patient care experience on medical-surgical units is advantageous; Open to First Timers: Yes; Floats Within Scope: Yes, may float within scope to like units as needed; Weekend Coverage: Yes, with possible increased frequency depending on staffing needs; RTO Restrictions: Time off approved on an individual basis, requests must be included during submission; Guaranteed Hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks; Patient Ratios: 6 patients per night shift for registered nurses and nursing assistants; virtual nurses support remote care with patient loads of 18 on days and 24 on nights; Additional Information: Candidates must hold an Alaska RN license in hand at the time of offer or be able to complete the license application within 48 hours; assignment includes procedural and interdisciplinary support activities.

Benefits

• 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 #1320381. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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