Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Telemetry (TELE) Nurse in a MedSurg/Telemetry unit located in an acute care facility specializing in patients with mental health diagnoses. This position involves working on a 12-hour night shift schedule, providing bedside care to a diverse patient population, including individuals with behavioral health needs and medical conditions. Prior psychiatric experience is preferred but not required, with a focus on MedSurg/Telemetry skills and safety monitoring.
Job Details:
- Position: Telemetry Nurse in a MedSurg/Telemetry unit, working 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in MedSurg/Telemetry and psychiatric settings, willing to wait for license to submit, experience with Cerner EMR system.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with psychiatric or behavioral health care, proficiency in sterile procedures such as Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes, and knowledge of managing confused or cognitively impaired patients.
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shifts, with every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation.
- Additional Information: All nurses are expected to complete SIMs Lab for specific skills, including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes, with pass/fail criteria. The unit emphasizes maintaining sterile techniques and handling behavioral health patients, with a focus on safety and patient monitoring. The facility includes a Psychiatric MD on-site, a video-monitored safety system, and a pharmacological support team available 24/7.
- Submission Requirements: License to submit, willing to wait for license process.
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 #1306037. 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 / 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