Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Topeka, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Telemetry. The position provides care for adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, renal, respiratory, and post-procedural conditions. The role includes cardiac monitoring, management of non-titrating drips, and collaboration with interdisciplinary support services during night shifts.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; block scheduling and four weekend shifts are required per six-week schedule.
- Required Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; valid Kansas or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license at submission; travel nursing experience; at least 2 years of experience; ability to manage a patient ratio of up to 6:1.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience; preferred charting system experience; Trauma Level I or Trauma Level II experience.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Care is provided to adult and geriatric patients in a telemetry setting.
- Patient populations include post-cardiac procedure or surgery patients, patients receiving non-titrating drips, renal and respiratory medical patients, and medical-surgical overflow patients.
- Responsibilities include cardiac telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, central and peripheral line care, arterial line management, chest tube care, blood product administration, oxygen therapy, noninvasive airway management, and wound care.
- Additional clinical responsibilities may include management of feeding tubes, heparin and insulin protocols, peripherally inserted central catheter lines, cardiac drips without titration, vasoactive drips without titration, phlebotomy, intravenous therapy, and post-procedure care.
- Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation.
- A 48-hour orientation is provided.
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 #1350344. 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
