Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Telemetry (TELE) Registered Nurse position in a neuroscience unit located at the organization's facility. This role involves providing skilled nursing care to patients post-spine surgery, during lumbar punctures, and epilepsy monitoring, with a focus on telemetry and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) competencies. The position offers a dynamic environment dedicated to patient recovery and care excellence.
Job Details
- Position Description: The role involves caring for patients on a 23-bed neuroscience unit, with responsibilities including post-operative spine surgery care, lumbar punctures, and epilepsy monitoring. The unit utilizes telemetry equipment and the Meditech electronic medical record.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, NIHSS competency, telemetry competencies, and a minimum of 1 year of professional nursing experience.
- Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Typical patient ratio is 4-5:1, with a team-oriented environment emphasizing positive personality traits and teamwork. Flexibility to switch to day shifts if requested in advance and availability for weekend coverage are preferred.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet listed qualifications and be available to start on 10/26/2026, with the assignment lasting until 01/25/2027. No facility or organization names are included; the role is based at a general healthcare organization facility.
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 #1330878. 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