Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.
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 nurses are needed for a 13-week contract at a healthcare facility in South Austin. These professionals will provide patient care within a neuro medical/surgical unit, leveraging telemetry skills to monitor and support patients with complex needs and neurological conditions.
Job Details
- Specialty: Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE)
- Location: South Austin Medical Center, Main Floor, 5 Central
- Position Description: CONTRACT - RN - MED SURG/TELE 5C (612) - 13 WEEKS - 7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. Shift, 12 hours, minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Licensed Registered Nurse, BLS certification, IV certification for LVNs, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification preferred, minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in the specialty, and current CPR and IV certification.
- Responsibilities include providing direct patient care on the neuro medical/surgical unit, utilizing telemetry equipment such as Welch Allyn vital sign monitors, COWs, Hoyer lifts, PCA pumps, CareView Virtual Sitter, and Teleneuro EMR Meditech. Candidates must be team-oriented and self-motivated.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with stroke NIH protocols, EEG procedures, gastric decompression, and wound care.
- Additional Information: The unit has a bed capacity of 30, with a staff of 60, including RN, LVN, PCTs, and UC. Candidates should include the navy scrub attire guideline and adhere to unit policies.
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 #1309128. 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