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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Telemetry Location not specified. This position provides care for adult telemetry patients in an acute care setting, including patients with congestive heart failure, dialysis needs, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sepsis, and end-of-life care needs. The role requires experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, cardiac drips without titration, and selected bedside procedures.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with every other weekend required.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; experience with telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and cardiac drips without titration.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Adult telemetry assignment with typical patient ratios of 1:56.

Responsibilities include assisting with bedside line insertions and thoracentesis procedures. Patient care may include pre- and post-care for dialysis and cardiac catheterization. Open-heart and interventional cardiac cases are not included.

First-time travelers are accepted. Influenza vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions are accepted.

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 Posted Date: 2026-10-18 Cross Country Job ID 1321192. 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.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus