Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $1,965 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN Telemetry in Phoenix, AZ, for a 13-week assignment on a 12-hour night shift. The role requires an RN license, BLS and ACLS, with 2+ years in MedSurg/Telemetry and psychiatric settings.

You will work 36 hours per week with nights and every 3rd weekend/holiday rotation, and must be willing to wait for license submission. Cerner EMR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Med/Surg/Telemetry and psychiatric settings.
• Willing to wait for license submission.
• Experience with Cerner EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care on a 12-hour night shift in a MedSurg/Telemetry unit.
• Collaborate with a psychiatric health care team and monitor patient safety.
• Complete SIMs lab for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes.
• Work every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Education

RN License

BLS

ACLS

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Telemetry (TELE) Nurse in a MedSurg/Telemetry unit located in an acute care facility specializing in patients with mental health diagnoses. This position involves working on a 12-hour night shift schedule, providing bedside care to a diverse patient population, including individuals with behavioral health needs and medical conditions. Prior psychiatric experience is preferred but not required, with a focus on MedSurg/Telemetry skills and safety monitoring.

Job Details

• Position: Telemetry Nurse in a MedSurg/Telemetry unit, working 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in MedSurg/Telemetry and psychiatric settings, willing to wait for license to submit, experience with Cerner EMR system.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with psychiatric or behavioral health care, proficiency in sterile procedures such as Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes, and knowledge of managing confused or cognitively impaired patients.
• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shifts, with every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation.
• Additional Information: All nurses are expected to complete SIMs Lab for specific skills, including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes, with pass/fail criteria. The unit emphasizes maintaining sterile techniques and handling behavioral health patients, with a focus on safety and patient monitoring. The facility includes a Psychiatric MD on-site, a video-monitored safety system, and a pharmacological support team available 24/7.
• Submission Requirements: License to submit, willing to wait for license process.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country includes:
• 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 #1306037. 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 / 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