Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Tyler, TX
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,505/weekOverview
- Start Date08/25/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) specialty position in Tyler, TX. This role involves working with adult and geriatric patient populations in a 36-bed medical surgical unit. The position requires providing comprehensive patient care in a busy hospital environment, emphasizing telemetry monitoring and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS); experience with accessing and managing ports, blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, central line care/management, CVA management, ER holding, feeding tube care, Heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), arterial blood gases (ABGs) interpretation, dysrhythmias interpretation, isolation precautions/PPE, management of cardiac drips, MS/Tele, nasal cannula, oxygen administration, PCA, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, post myocardial infarction (MI), pre/post cardiac catheterization, pre/post cardiac surgery, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure, spinal cord injury, starting and maintaining IVs, surgical drains, telemetry, remote telemetry monitoring, tracheostomy care/management, rapid response/code team use, wound care/vac unit.
- Education and Experience: No minimum experience required, but 2 years of experience preferred.
- Location requirements: State or Compact license must be in hand at the time of submittal; no license hit accepted.
- Community Hospital Experience: Not specified
- LTAC and Trauma Level experience: Not required or preferred
- Additional information: Onboarding must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; modules are non-billable and completed onsite during orientation.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to units of equal acuity.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
About Tyler, TX
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs in the 90s (°F) and lows in the 70s (°F).
- Winter average highs in the 50s (°F) and lows in the 30s (°F).
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the pollen from pine trees.
- Tyler has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering Southern cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, local sports events, and outdoor activities such as hiking in Tyler State Park.
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