Travel Contract

Telemetry Registered Nurse
Louisville, KY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,935/week

Posted 7 days ago

Overview

Start Date12/07/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,935/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Telemetry. This position provides nursing care for patients recovering from orthopedic and spine surgeries, including total knee, hip, ankle, and shoulder procedures. The role also supports patients with conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, and congestive heart failure while maintaining safe patient care in a telemetry setting.

Job Details

Schedule: Day shifts consist of 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year of registered nursing experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification; certification may be provided during orientation
- Experience caring for orthopedic and spine surgery patients
- Experience with intravenous starts, tracheostomies, chest tubes, dressing changes, and non-titrating intravenous drips
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information:
- Typical patient ratios are 1:5, with occasional ratios of 1:6.
- Weekend rotation is every other weekend.
- No on-call requirement.
- Holiday scheduling is based on unit needs.
- Orientation includes one shift on the assigned unit during the first week.
- Clinical support may include patient care assistants, health unit coordinators, phlebotomy services, intravenous therapy support, respiratory therapy, and hospitalist coverage.
- A registered nurse shift coordinator and charge nurse provide unit support.
- Modified self-scheduling is available through a six-week scheduling cycle.
- Block scheduling may be considered.

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 #1349395. 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

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

3.6rating(124 reviews)

12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses

Anonymous

OR - Operating Room (RN)

5.0rating

Pros

The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars

Cons

None

Review of Gary Roberts on Oct 29, 2026

Recommends working with Cross Country Nurses

1 nurse found this helpful

View all reviews

About

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.

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$1,250–5,035/week

Jobs on Vivian4

View more details

Louisville, KY

About

Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.

We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue