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: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Medical Surgical with Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Philadelphia, PA. This role involves providing inpatient-level nursing care to admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department while awaiting transfer to an inpatient bed. The RN will support patient safety, throughput, and continuity of care during high hospital census periods, working within a fast-paced emergency department setting.

Job Details Position: RN - Medical/Surgical and Telemetry (MS TELE)

Location: Philadelphia, PA Certification and Education Requirements: Active RN license; BLS (Basic Life Support); NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); recent inpatient medical-surgical experience of at least 1 year.

Schedule: Night Shift; 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities: Provide inpatient nursing care within the emergency department for admitted patients boarding while awaiting inpatient beds; monitor telemetry, administer IV medications, assist with post-procedural care, and address general inpatient needs.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Submission: Candidates must demonstrate strong clinical skills, ability to work independently in a dynamic environment, effective communication, flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to patient safety and quality care.

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: 2026-10-30 Cross Country Job ID 1328390. 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