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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Telemetry nursing position. The role provides care for patients with cardiac and neurological conditions, including post-cardiac catheterization recovery, arrhythmias, and stroke-related diagnoses.

Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and care for patients requiring intravenous medication management.

Job Details Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, active Illinois nursing license, intravenous drip experience, and at least 2 years of recent nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Phlebotomy skills and experience with cardiac catheterization recovery involving femoral or radial access, stroke care, and telemetry nursing.

Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, typically 7:00 PM7:30 AM or 7:00 AM7:30 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, with holiday rotation.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: The telemetry unit cares for patients with stroke, congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery disease, post-cardiac catheterization recovery needs, and arrhythmias. Patient assignments generally include 45 patients during the day and 56 patients at night. Registered nurses monitor telemetry, sign off on rhythm strips, and care for patients receiving medications such as Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, and heparin. Floating may include intensive care, medical-surgical, and emergency department assignments within scope of practice. Department-specific orientation includes two 12-hour shifts.

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 1340459. 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