Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Independence, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Telemetry in Independence, Missouri. This position supports patients requiring cardiac monitoring and advanced clinical assessment in a collaborative acute-care setting. The role includes management of vasoactive medication infusions, bedside shift reporting, hourly rounding, and participation in daily leadership rounds.

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

Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; advanced assessment and critical-thinking skills; experience managing vasoactive medication infusions; experience with central-line or peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement; 1 year of experience.

Additional Information: The 36-bed telemetry unit supports patients at a 1:3 ratio on day shifts and a 1:4 ratio on evening shifts, or a 1:4 day-shift and 1:5 evening-shift ratio when patient care technicians are available. Clinical equipment includes bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), heated high-flow nasal cannula systems, intravenous pumps, and enteral feeding pumps. Patient-care expectations include bedside shift reporting, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds. The role may involve caring for patients with cardiac monitoring needs and performing central-line or peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) procedures.

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: 2026-11-03 Cross Country Job ID 1325636. 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 / 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