Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 6 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Television (Telemetry) Nurse in an acute care facility, available in the designated healthcare provider. This role involves providing high-acuity patient care on a busy Level 1 Trauma unit, with responsibilities including interpreting EKG strips, managing critical patients, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient patient transitions.
Job Details
- Position: Telemetry Nurse
- Shift Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week. Clock-in starts at 6:38 AM, with a 30-minute lunch and clock-out at 7:15 PM.
- Required Qualifications: BLS, ACLS certification; NIHSS certification; valid RN license; experience in a busy hospital environment; core competencies in reading EKGs, blood administration, and critical decision-making; minimum 2 years of experience preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Cystic Fibrosis and Sickle Cell patients; strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Responsibilities: Managing high-acuity patients, interpreting telemetry data, assisting with wound care, and providing immediate response to patient condition changes. Must be proficient with telemonitoring systems and capable of performing complex patient assessments.
- Additional Information: Candidates should be flexible on scheduling and willing to float to other acuity floors as needed. Experience with EPIC charting system and working in a Level 1 Trauma setting is desired. The assignment begins on 10/19/2026 and ends on 11/30/2026.
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 #1324822. 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