Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / 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, Medical-Surgical With Telemetry. The position provides nursing care across multiple inpatient areas, including medical-surgical, telemetry, trauma, oncology, cardiovascular, neurological, medicine, and Emergency Department holding units. The role requires an experienced clinician who can work independently, interpret and manage dysrhythmias, and float within the nursing scope of practice to meet clinical needs.

Job Details Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of bedside Registered Nurse experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Missouri or compact nursing license; telemetry experience; ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias; intravenous start experience; travel nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Chemotherapy experience; Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) certification; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification; Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification; Level I or Level II trauma experience; experience with electronic health record charting.

Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; weekend coverage is required every other weekend, with three weekend shifts per six-week schedule.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: The clinician will float among inpatient medical-surgical, telemetry, trauma, oncology, cardiovascular, neurological, medicine, Emergency Department holding, and COVID-19 care areas. Patient assignments may range from 4 to 6 patients. The role includes cardiac telemetry monitoring, management of non-titrated cardiac and vasoactive infusions, chemotherapy monitoring, oxygen administration, peripheral line care, phlebotomy, and care for adult and geriatric patients. A Relias electrocardiogram examination must be passed.

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 1334511. 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.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus