Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical With Telemetry Nurse in en_US Located in the area, this role involves supporting a telemetry unit during surge periods. The position requires providing high-quality patient care across geriatric, medical/surgical, adult, and telemetry populations, ensuring adherence to professional standards and clinical protocols.
Job Details
- Shift: Days
- Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift, with an estimated 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: License/Certificate Verification, ACLS Certification, EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience within the last 12 months, Basic Dysrhythmia test out (to be passed during orientation), and no minimum years of experience required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in telemetry or med surg units, self-studying telemetry strips upon acceptance.
- Responsibilities include delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in collaboration with the healthcare team. The nurse may be required to float to other inpatient units and respond promptly if called in during low census periods.
- Submission Requirements: License/Certificate Verification, Professional references, Resume.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
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 #1329398. 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