Travel Cardio Thoracic Telemetry RN - $3,115 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Telemetry Nurse, Night Shift in an acute care facility. This position involves caring for adult patients with cardiovascular conditions, including MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, and those with pacemaker/AICD placements. The role requires basic and advanced nursing skills to provide specialized patient care within a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Position Description: The Telemetry Nurse will provide patient care to adults with cardiovascular diagnoses, including chest tubes, lung surgeries, and medical overflow cases. Responsibilities include EKG interpretation, medication titration (mainly Cardizem and heparin), and troubleshooting equipment such as Cpap and Bipap.
• Required Qualifications: Illinois licensure, active or in process; BLS certification; ACLS recommended; 2+ years of nursing experience; basic proficiency in EKG interpretation; all basic nursing skills.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in telemetry or acute care settings.
• Additional Information: This role may require float to other general medical units. Nurses will read and interpret telemetry monitors (Phillips brand). Training will be provided for unit-specific orientation, typically lasting one shift or part of one. Nurses must comply with the unit's dress code and scrub color policy.
• Submission Requirements: Active Illinois RN license or proof of application; certifications as listed; ability to start on 10/26/2026; availability through 01/25/2027.

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 #1331533. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Telemetry

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus