Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Telemetry (TELE) Nursing in a hospital setting. This role involves floating across multiple units within the hospital, providing specialized care to diverse patient populations. The position requires demonstrating expertise in cardiac monitoring, interpreting telemetry strips, and managing cardiac drips, with a focus on acute care environments.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and at least 2 years of acute care hospital experience in one location. Experience as a traveler nurse is preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with telemetry monitoring including measuring intervals and interpreting strips every 4 hours, TR Band experience, and proficiency in performing cardiac drips and reading telemetry strips.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to work across 8 different units within the hospital.
- Additional Information: The selected candidate will be responsible for caring for a diverse patient demographic, including emergency department border patients, mental health medication patients, and transfer-ready non-vented ICU patients. Units range from 8 to 41 beds, with patient ratios up to 5:1 during days and evenings, and up to 6:1 during nights. The electronic medical record system used is EPIC.
- Submission Requirements: License/Certificate Verification, Resume, References, Skills Checklist, and Candidate Submission Coversheet.
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 #1317084. 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