About this opportunity
Cross Country Nurses lists this Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $1,930 per week opportunity in albemarle, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Albemarle, North Carolina.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical with Telemetry in North Carolina. This position involves providing patient care in a 27-bed medical-surgical unit with telemetry capabilities. The role requires delivering high-quality nursing services to diverse patient populations, including those with stroke, COPD, chest pain, altered mental status, and GI bleed, with responsibilities aligned to the clinical demands of a busy acute care environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification, 18 months of medical-surgical and telemetry experience, and educational background consistent with RN licensure.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with stroke assessments, chest tube management, PIV starts, trach care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, NGT placement, drain/tube management (Dobhoff, PEG tubes, Hemovac, JP drains, flexiseals, foley insertion/management), PCA pump medication management.
Additional Information: The RN may float within the region to other facilities as needed, with potential mid-shift travel compensation. Orientation will be conducted over two days, and scrubs are navy blue. The unit fosters a positive, team-driven culture, with free parking available. The environment includes modern technology such as EPIC electronic medical records, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Philips monitors. Support staff including CNAs and phlebotomists are available to assist.
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: Cross Country Job ID . 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 / Medical Surgical With 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.
Benefits401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
albemarle, NC, 28002, US
Who can apply
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