Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Red Bud, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/24/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical with Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Red Bud, Illinois. This night shift role involves providing patient care in a facility with a patient ratio of 5-6:1, operating under a LPN staffing model with one RN and two LPNs for the night shift. The position is a contract assignment starting as soon as possible, focusing on quality patient care and adapting to a dynamic healthcare environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting 08/24/2026
Required Qualifications: Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Associate Degree or Certificate, minimum of 3 years of experience; 2 completed travel assignments. Charting experience required with Medhost system; training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications: Resilient candidates who manage change well, social skills, ability to work hard.
Additional Information: This role requires adaptability to a night shift environment and the ability to work with a team within a LPN staffing model. Scrub colors are flexible. Candidates must have completed two travel assignments. COVID and flu vaccination requirements include religious or medical declinations. GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation week, but set hours are guaranteed outside of holidays when the unit may be closed.
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 #1298980. 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 / 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.