Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,285 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Telemetry Nurse Specialty - Peoria, Illinois. This acute care position involves providing specialized telemetry nursing services in a hospital setting. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care to individuals with cardiac and other medical conditions, utilizing advanced monitoring equipment and clinical skills on a night shift schedule.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, beginning 08/17/2026
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; BLS (American Heart Association) certification; minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a related setting; experience in telemetry nursing, EKG interpretation, medication titration, and all basic nursing skills; RN licensure; ability to read and interpret telemetry strips.
• Preferred Qualifications: ACLS (American Heart Association) certification.
• Additional Information: This role involves working in an adult acute care unit with a patient ratio of approximately 1:4 to 1:6 during night shifts. Telemetry RNs are required to troubleshoot telemetry monitors, read strips, and interpret data on Phillips brand monitors. The unit has a diverse patient population with conditions such as MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgeries, and post-operative care including chest tubes and esophagectomy. Staffing includes PCTs and respiratory therapy equipment. Nurses must adhere to dress code policies and notify supervisors of any issues with equipment or patient care. Holiday and weekend rotations are required, and floating to other general medical units is expected.

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 #1293708. 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

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