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: 11/01/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Telemetry (TELE) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a hospital setting. This role involves floating across various Med/Surg Telemetry units, providing patient care to a diverse patient population, and performing cardiac monitoring, cardiac drips, and reading tele strips. The position offers rotating shifts including days, evenings, and nights, with a focus on delivering quality care in a dynamic hospital environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: FLOAT POOL RN (must be willing to float to 8 different units).
- Shift: Rotating shifts with days, evenings, and nights; 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, 2 years of acute care hospital experience in one location, and 2 years of travel nursing experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with telemetry monitoring including measuring intervals and interpreting strips every 4 hours, TR Band experience, capable of performing cardiac drips and reading tele strips.
- Additional Information: Responsible for cardiac monitoring, cardiac drips, and reading tele strips. Sick with patient populations including ED border patients, mental health medication administration, and transfers in the ICU. Clinician to patient ratios are up to 5:1 during days and evenings, up to 6:1 during nights. The EMR system used is EPIC.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-27
Cross Country Job ID #1309779. 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