Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $2,115 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Telemetry Nurse in Belleville, Illinois. This position involves providing specialized care in telemetry units for adult patients requiring cardiac monitoring and high-risk cardiovascular management. The role includes managing post-operative open-heart patients, sheath pulls, and tracheostomies within a dynamic acute care hospital setting.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois license or authorization to practice in Illinois, at least 2 years of high-risk telemetry experience, ACLS and BLS certifications, and skills in cardiac drip management, sheath pulls, central line care, and telemetry interpretation.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with post-op open heart, sheaths, and tracheostomy management is highly desirable.
• Float: All clinicians will float within scope to meet unit needs.
• Additional Information: Care involves high-risk cardiology post-op patients, including those on cardiac drips, sheath pulls, and central lines. The unit supports interdisciplinary services such as respiratory, pharmacy, and social services. Orientation of 24 hours is provided prior to start. Staffing ratios are approximately 1:5-6 on nights, with weekend coverage required every other week. RTO requests are limited to a maximum of 7 days, with final approval required. Certifications required by the orientation deadline include ACLS and BLS. Labs must be completed within 48-72 hours of signing. All travelers will float within their service line.

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 #1287181. 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