Highlights

Required Qualifications: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; 1-2 years of relevant experience; valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse. The unit manages patients with typical adult medical-surgical needs, with expected patient ratios of 5-6 during day shifts and 6-7 during night shifts.

Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) registered nurse position in Palmer, Massachusetts. This role involves providing patient care on a unit with 46 beds, including acute and intermediate care. The position requires flexibility to float as needed to manage medical-surgical and telemetry patients, with scheduled night shifts. The assignment begins on 09/28/2026 and concludes on 12/27/2026.

Job Details:

Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; 1-2 years of relevant experience; valid licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with telemetry monitoring and Med/Surg patient care.
Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The facility has an admission/discharge nurse and patient ambulator. Respiratory therapists and security are available 24/7. No intravenous (IV) team or rapid response team is on-site. The unit manages patients with typical adult medical-surgical needs, with expected patient ratios of 5-6 during day shifts and 6-7 during night shifts.

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 #1316911. 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

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