Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse Medical Surgical With Telemetry Philadelphia, PA. The Registered Nurse provides high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients with acute and chronic medical conditions across medical-surgical and telemetry units. The role requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, telemetry expertise, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse; 2 years of experience; travel experience; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with aquablation procedures, bariatric surgery patients, postoperative medical-surgical care, telemetry monitoring and interpretation, orthopedic patients, stroke and cardiac patient management, and patients with complex medical conditions and multiple comorbidities.

Additional Information: Responsibilities include medical-surgical and telemetry patient care, cardiac monitoring, 12-lead electrocardiogram acquisition, blood and blood product administration, airway and respiratory management, continuous positive airway pressure and bilevel positive airway pressure management, tracheostomy care, feeding tube management, patient-controlled analgesia pump management, peripherally inserted central catheter and central line care, surgical drain management, wound vacuum therapy, intravenous medication and drip management, and care involving titrated or stable cardiac medications. Common patient conditions include pneumonia, stroke, sepsis, and congestive heart failure. The role supports adult and geriatric patients and typically involves nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4, 1:5, or 1:6 based on acuity and unit needs. No call is required.

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 1341913. 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