Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty:
  Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  07/13/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Telemetry unit, supporting adult patient care with a focus on cardiac patients across the young adult to geriatric population. Responsibilities include monitoring cardiac telemetry and providing bedside care for patients recovering from cardiac interventions and other related conditions. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

• Schedule:
  
  3 x 12‑hour night shifts; minimum 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Current Basic Life Support (BLS);
  National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS);
  Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); state or compact license in hand at time of submittal; charting experience with Epic
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  2 years of experience; travel experience preferred
• Responsibilities:
  Provide telemetry care, including telemetry‑on‑unit monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias; manage infusion and protocol‑based care such as heparin protocols and IV insulin protocols; administer and monitor oxygen therapy, including high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) and non‑invasive airway management; provide central line/port care and management; support arterial line management and post‑procedural care related to cardiac angiogram and catheterization; perform pre‑ and post‑care for cardiac surgery and cardiac interventions;
  
  support peri‑procedural care including sheath removal and other unit‑specific post‑intervention needs; provide feeding tube care and management and PCA (patient‑controlled analgesia) support; support hemodialysis‑related care for pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure; manage vasoactive drips (no titration as specified); provide tracheostomy care/management (as applicable) and participate in rapid response/code support (as applicable); follow isolation precautions and use appropriate PPE; perform wound care and wound vac support
• Additional Information:
  Patient ratios are 1:56 on nights; weekends require coverage on half of the contract.

• 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 . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Telemetry

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.