Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,875 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) for a healthcare organization located in Washington, District of Columbia. The position involves providing patient care on an Intermediate Care (IMC) unit, with a focus on stroke assessment using the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). The job requires a commitment to delivering competent, compassionate, and efficient care while adhering to all regulatory and licensure requirements.

Job Details:

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  • Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia
  • BSN degree highly desired
  • Must live at least 50 miles from the facility
  • Med/Surg Telemetry experience 2 years required
  • Cerner EHR experience 2 years required
  • BLS & ACLS certifications required
  • Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
• Additional Information:
  • Responsible for providing a variety of patient care functions for a diverse patient population
  • Performs initial and ongoing assessments, reviews systems, and documents appropriately
  • Completes admission assessments within the established time frame
  • Demonstrates the ability to interpret patient needs and deliver age-appropriate care across the lifespan
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory and safety standards

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 #1279261. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus