Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Newburyport, MA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,775/weekOverview
- Start Date12/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays, Nights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The healthcare professional, specializing in Medical Surgical With Telemetry in a hospital setting, will provide patient care on a rotating day and night schedule. The position involves working 12-hour shifts, with responsibilities including monitoring and managing patients in med-surg or telemetry units. The role supports a self-scheduling process with potential accommodations for specific requests, contributing to the overall operational efficiency of the unit.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, rotating day and night hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid healthcare professional license, basic life support certification, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in medical surgical nursing with telemetry.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with patient monitoring and telemetry, strong communication skills, ability to self-schedule and adapt to unit needs.
- Floats: Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The position involves working every other weekend and holiday, with limited requests for time off around holidays. Candidates will be expected to work within staffing ratios of 5:1 during day shifts, 6:1 during night shifts for med-surg, and 4:1 to 5:1 ratios for telemetry. Self-scheduling is supported, with scheduling preferences balanced by the team.
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 Newburyport, MA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Newburyport, MA here's what you should know:- Newburyport's cost of living is higher than the national average, with housing being the main contributor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 80°F, and average lows in winter are around 20°F.
- Short term rentals can be found, but they may be limited due to the city's popularity as a tourist destination.
- Newburyport is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the coastal location.
- There is a small but active population of travel nurses.
- Newburyport offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Outdoor activities include boating, beachcombing, and exploring the nearby wildlife refuges.
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