Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $1,770 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
A registered nurse specializing in telemetry (RN TEL) is needed for a float assignment in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The role involves working 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This position offers an excellent opportunity for experienced nurses with a strong medical-surgical (Med/Surg) background to contribute to a float pool environment in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Job Details:

• Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Schedule: 12-hour Night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Illinois license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) certification, 2+ years of strong Med/Surg TELE background, prior resource or float pool experience preferred, EPIC electronic charting experience, and valid credentials verification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a resource or float pool environment, familiarity with EMR systems like EPIC.
• Float: Float rotation may be required across all Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units within the facility.
• Additional Information: Orientation sessions are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, totaling 24 hours (12 hours non-billable). Credentials are due on Thursday before the start date. Candidates must submit an updated resume, skills checklist completed within 12 months, one reference within 12 months, and license verification.
• Start Date: 06/28/2026
• Submission Requirements: Resume (updated), Skills Checklist (completed within 12 months), 1 Reference (completed within 12 months), IL License Verification

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 #1273346. 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