Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical With Telemetry. This role provides care for patients with cardiac, vascular, and neurological conditions, including post-procedure recovery, acute strokes, arrhythmias, vascular insufficiency, and syncope.

Responsibilities include medication administration, cardiac monitoring, wound care, vascular assessments, and management of specialized equipment and therapies.

Job Details Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license at the time of submission Recent Nursys verification Minimum of 2 years of medical-surgical telemetry specialty experience Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross; certification may be obtained before the start date Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel nursing experience Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient population includes post-operative cardiac catheterization patients, acute stroke patients, patients with arrhythmias, vascular insufficiency, syncope admissions, and patients recovering from stent placement, pacemaker procedures, or ablations. Clinical skills include intravenous pump management, bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), wound vacuum systems, intravenous access management, central line catheter care, dialysis catheter care, post-operative cardiac catheterization care, groin and radial site assessments, wound dressing changes, cardiac medication administration, anticoagulant infusions, and intravenous and oral medication administration. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend. Holiday rotation is required, and no call is scheduled. Scheduling is based on organizational needs, and self-scheduling is not available. Travelers must float within their competencies to comparable units. Closed-toe shoes and navy scrubs are required; scrubs are not provided. Artificial nails, acrylic nails, and gel nails are not permitted. Compliance documents are due 7 days before the start date.

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 1347157. 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