Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Omaha, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Telemetry. This position provides nursing care for medical-surgical and neurological patients, including patients with strokes, stable neurological deficits, post-neurosurgical conditions, and other acute medical-surgical diagnoses. The role requires strong prioritization, responsiveness, teamwork, compassionate patient care, and the ability to manage multiple admissions and discharges.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, American Heart Association (AHA) certification, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and at least 2 years of experience.
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required at least every other weekend, with additional weekend shifts based on unit needs. Holiday coverage includes 23 holidays between Thanksgiving and New Years.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Care is provided to medical-surgical and telemetry patients, including those with joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations, prostatectomies, cellulitis, sepsis, orthopedic trauma, gastrointestinal bleeding, pneumonia, and failure to thrive. The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:56. Responsibilities include managing heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine infusions; administering patient-controlled analgesia pumps; maintaining telemetry awareness; completing hourly rounding; and supporting admissions and discharges. Floating may include other medical-surgical areas or units with medical-surgical patients awaiting placement. Navy blue scrubs are required, and unit-specific orientation consists of 2 days.
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 #1340937. 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