Telemetry Day Shift Travel RN

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: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

This Telemetry Nurse position is located in the Adult Intermediate Care Unit within a healthcare facility in Alton, Illinois. The role involves providing specialized cardiac monitoring and care for adult patients requiring telemetry services. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment. The position offers day shifts, with schedule details including 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week for 3-12s or 48 hours per week for 4-12s.

Job Details:

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week for 3-12s or 48 hours per week for 4-12s.

Required Qualifications: One year of telemetry experience, current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications, Illinois or Missouri license in hand at the time of submittal (or compact license matching permanent residence). No license is required at the time of submittal for Missouri license submissions.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac telemetry, interpretation, and management of dysrhythmias, and experience in adult intermediate care (PCU/Stepdown).

Additional Information: Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system; flu vaccination is required, while COVID-19 vaccination is not required. This position involves working with adult patients with cardiac and neurological conditions, including post-cardiac catheterization and CVA patients, with a focus on telemetry monitoring and response.

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 #1266754. 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