Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,115 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS Telemetry) in a busy acute care hospital setting. The position involves providing specialized nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with a variety of medical-surgical diagnoses, including those requiring telemetry monitoring. The role emphasizes clinical competency in surgical patient care, with focus on enhancing patient outcomes through adherence to established care protocols and collaborative interdisciplinary support.

Job Details:

• Shift: 12-hour days, starting 10/19/2026, with an end date of 01/18/2027.
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, typically scheduled over three 12-hour shifts.
• Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); 3 years of nursing experience preferred or at least 1 year for first-time travel clinicians; valid license in the required state; experience with electronic charting using EPIC; clinical proficiency in caring for general surgical and medical patients, including those with co-morbidities such as diabetes, COPD, renal issues, infectious diseases, and postoperative conditions; experience with orthopedic and neuro surgeries is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in surgical and telemetry units; familiarity with ERAS program protocols; proficiency in orthopedic totals and fracture management; neuro surgical experience preferred.
• Float: Float within scope to other medical-surgical floors and locations such as Memorial Belleville and Memorial Shiloh as needed.
• Additional Information: Candidate must be willing to work every other weekend (total of 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week period), with prior approval for time off limited to a maximum of 7 days of RTO. No local candidates within a 75-mile radius are accepted; RTO restrictions apply. Must complete required labs within 48-72 hours of signing the contract. Modules related to compliance are billable and must be completed prior to the start date.

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 #1307747. 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 / Medical Surgical With 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