Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,060 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Referral bonus

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a Travel RN Telemetry in Salem, MA to float across multiple hospital units providing specialized cardiac monitoring care. You will interpret telemetry strips, manage cardiac drips, and respond to acute patient needs during day shifts.

The ideal candidate holds MA RN license, BLS, at least 2 years of acute care experience in one location, and has travel nursing exposure. This assignment offers 36 hours weekly, 12-hour shifts, and paid housing options.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license (MA)
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• At least 2 years of acute care hospital experience in one location
• Travel nurse experience preferred
• Telemetry monitoring experience with interpretation of strips every 4 hours and cardiac drips knowledge

Responsibilities

• Provide telemetry monitoring and cardiac care across multiple hospital units.
• Interpret telemetry strips and manage cardiac drips.
• Float to up to 8 units as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support diverse patient populations

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Travel nursing experience

Unit float across multiple hospital

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Telemetry (TELE) Nursing in a hospital setting. This role involves floating across multiple units within the hospital, providing specialized care to diverse patient populations. The position requires demonstrating expertise in cardiac monitoring, interpreting telemetry strips, and managing cardiac drips, with a focus on acute care environments.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and at least 2 years of acute care hospital experience in one location. Experience as a traveler nurse is preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with telemetry monitoring including measuring intervals and interpreting strips every 4 hours, TR Band experience, and proficiency in performing cardiac drips and reading telemetry strips.
• Float: Float rotation may be required to work across 8 different units within the hospital.
• Additional Information: The selected candidate will be responsible for caring for a diverse patient demographic, including emergency department border patients, mental health medication patients, and transfer-ready non-vented ICU patients. Units range from 8 to 41 beds, with patient ratios up to 5:1 during days and evenings, and up to 6:1 during nights. The electronic medical record system used is EPIC.
• Submission Requirements: License/Certificate Verification, Resume, References, Skills Checklist, and Candidate Submission Coversheet.

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 #1317084. 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