Highlights

Required Qualifications: Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Basic Life Support (BLS); a minimum of 2 years working in one location and 2 years experience as a traveler. The role involves providing care on a 41-bed medical telemetry unit with a focus on cardiac, respiratory, metabolic, psychological, substance use disorder, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal patient populations.

Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/06/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A healthcare organization in Salem, Massachusetts, is seeking a Medical Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) for a rotating night shift position. The role involves providing care on a 41-bed medical telemetry unit with a focus on cardiac, respiratory, metabolic, psychological, substance use disorder, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal patient populations. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Schedule: Rotating shifts; Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Basic Life Support (BLS); a minimum of 2 years working in one location and 2 years experience as a traveler
Preferred Qualifications: Experience interpreting telemetry strips, cardiac drips, TR bands, and high-flow oxygen administration
Float: Float rotation may be required for applicable units when needed
Additional Information:
- Unit Description: 41-bed medical telemetry unit with a focus on cardiac care
- Patient Ratio: Nights 1 nurse to 5/6 patients
- Certifications required: Current Massachusetts RN license and AHA Certified BLS
- EMR System: EPIC

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

Posted Date: 2026-07-07

Cross Country Job ID #1270084. 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 / 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

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