Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,805 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Telemtry RN Night shift in Lexington, KY for a travel assignment. 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM). 13-week duration with a possible extension. Start date 10/26/2026.

Requires 2 years RN experience, BLS and ACLS, and Kentucky licensure. The role covers cardiac/telemetry care with on-site respiratory therapy support. As a travel position, housing options or allowances are provided along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky.
• 2 years of clinical RN experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Telemetry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to cardiac and general medicine patients.
• Read telemetry strips and monitor patient telemetry.
• Manage titratable drips (excluding pressors, paralytics, and TPA).
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy on site.

Skills

Telemetry

Cardiac care

Education

RN license (KY)

Tools

Central telemetry systems

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Telemetry (TELE) RN Night shift located in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to cardiac and general medical patients, including post-cardiac surgery and thoracotomy cases, as well as patients requiring telemonitoring. The RN will be responsible for managing titratable drips, reading centralized telemetry strips, and collaborating with respiratory therapists.

Job Details

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Education Requirements: Valid licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the state
• Location Requirements: Must hold a current nursing license in the applicable state where the facility is located
• Years of Experience: 2 years of clinical experience as a registered nurse
• Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Specialty: Telemetry
• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Additional Information:
  • Unit notes include a patient ratio of approximately 1:4-6 depending on acuity
  • The unit covers cardiac care, post-surgical monitoring, thoracotomies, cardiac gtts, atrial fibrillation, and general medical patients requiring telemetry monitoring
  • RNs are expected to troubleshoot Cpap, BiPap, and high flow respiratory equipment; respiratory therapy is available onsite
  • RN responsibilities include reading telemetry strips and managing titratable drips (excluding pressors, paralytics, and TPA)
  • The RN will participate in self-scheduling with some floating to other floors and must adhere to the dress code of galaxy blue scrubs
  • Orientation includes 1-2 shifts, with possible unit cancellations as per hospital policy

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 #1325615. 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 / 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