Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 15 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Telemetry (TELE) registered nurses are needed for night shifts at a healthcare facility in an acute care division. This position involves caring for adult patients with various cardiac conditions, utilizing telemetry monitors demonstrating Phillips brand technology. The role requires proficiency in reading and interpreting telemetry strips, along with basic nursing skills, medication titration, and EKG interpretation.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour nights, with shifts from 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid active Illinois nursing license, minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Duties: Titrate cardiac drips mainly including medications such as Cardizem and heparin; troubleshoot Cpap and Bipap if it is part of the patient's home regimen; read and interpret telemetry strips; work in a unit with adult patients diagnosed with MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, and lung surgeries, including chest tubes and esophagectomy.
Staffing and Team: Charge nurse available 24/7, rarely takes patient assignments; house supervisor also present 24/7; nurse aides or patient care techs assist with patient ratios of 1:4-5 during nights, with PCTs caring for 1:10-12 patients depending on shift.
Additional Information: The unit accepts scrubs of any color, excluding children or cartoon prints; orientation typically involves one shift, depending on the nurses prior experience at an OSF facility; float to other general medical units may be required; no standby or call requirements at this time.
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 #1319445. 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 / 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.