Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,340 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Telemetry Nurse Peoria, Illinois. This clinical role involves delivering specialized patient care in an acute care setting on a 12-hour shift schedule. The position requires critical thinking, quick adaptability, and proficient knowledge of telemetry monitoring to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Job Details:

• Shift: 12-hour days, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Required Qualifications: RN licensure, BLS (AHA) certification, minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• Specialty: Telemetry
• Department: Cardio Thoracic
• Patient Ratio: Days 1:4-5
• Common Diagnoses: MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, lung surgeries with chest tubes, esophagectomy (not from PACU), general medical overflow
• Skills: EKG interpretation, medication titration (mainly Cardizem and heparin), basic nursing skills
• Float: Float to other general medical units as needed
• Additional Responsibilities: Reading and interpreting telemonitor strips (Phillips monitors), troubleshooting CPAP/Bipap devices as required
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 0700-1930 and 1900-0730
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday for days; Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday for nights)
• Holiday Rotation: Yes, includes Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day (days and nights)
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs, avoiding children/cartoon prints
• Orientation: Typically one shift, depending on prior experience at an OSF facility
• Other notes: Experience in EKG interpretation, medication titration, and telemetry monitoring required.
• Address: 530 NE GLEN OAK AVE, PEORIA, Illinois, 61637

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 #1284624. 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