Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,095 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in telemetry care is sought for a night shift position at an intermediate care unit in Illinois. This role involves caring for adult patients requiring cardiac monitoring, post-cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker management, and observation for myocardial infarction symptoms. The position is suitable for candidates with a minimum of one year of telemetry experience who are committed to providing quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Location: Alton, Illinois
• Shift: Nights
• Scheduled Hours: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required at submission
• Required Qualifications: One year of telemetry experience, certification in ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, valid MO license or compact license, proficiency in cardiac telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, experience with adult cardiac monitoring, and knowledge of EPIC charting system.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), post-MI care, post-cardiac cath management, and working within a community hospital setting.
• Patient Ratios: Night shift patient ratio is 1:6. Patients include adult patients with cardiac issues such as chest pain, shortness of breath, COPD, DM, HTN, renal failure, and post-procedural patients.
• Unit Details:
  • Interdisciplinary support teams including IV, PT, respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and rapid response.
  • The daily census is approximately 26 adult patients.
  • Additional unit features include a 32-bed capacity, a charting system through EPIC, and a supportive environment for cardiac patient care.
• Additional Information:
  • All travelers will float within the service line.
  • RTO (Request for Time Off) restrictions: max of 7 days with manager approval for longer.
  • No local candidates within 75 miles unless specific exceptions apply.
  • Travel experience not explicitly required but preferred.
  • Must meet compliance and vaccination requirements including flu vaccine.
  • Candidates must start modules within 1 week of signed contract and complete them prior to start date.
  • No new RTO allowed during the first week of assignment, with deadlines for compliance adherence.

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 #1278420. 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