Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Glendale, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Telemetry (TELE) nurse position located in an acute care setting. This role involves providing specialized care on a telemetry unit, focusing on patients with cardiac conditions, respiratory issues, sepsis, and related diagnoses. The position requires a strong team orientation and excellent customer service skills.
Job Details
- Position Description: Unit notes include requirements for working during 2 of the 3 major holidays, with a split into three units: Tele I (7th & 8th floors) with 44 beds, Tele II (6th floor) split into 2 units with 32 beds total.
- Common diagnoses include cardiac conditions, CHF, pneumonia, respiratory issues, and sepsis.
- Experience or skills required: Minimum of 2 years' experience in Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) or high-end stepdown units; telemetry experience preferred.
- Certifications required: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), EKG interpretation class.
- Nursing team includes Patient Care Technicians (typically 1-2 per shift) and monitor techs. RNs must be capable of reading and interpreting telemonitor strips.
- Shift Schedule: 12-hour day shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM or evening shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Float policy: All telemetry nurses, except those on 6N, will float to Medical-Surgical or Rehabilitation units. 6N nurses will only float to ICU/CCU.
- Additional notes: Candidates must demonstrate strong customer service skills, be team-oriented, and adapt to unit-specific dynamics.
- Licensure: Must have an active license to submit, with certification to work in this role.
- Start date: 11/02/2026. End date: 02/01/2027.
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 #1338566. 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