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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 Duration: 12 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical With Telemetry, Alton, Illinois The Registered Nurse will provide care for acutely ill adult and geriatric patients with medical, surgical, infectious disease, and non-acute cardiac conditions requiring telemetry monitoring.

Responsibilities include cardiac rhythm interpretation, neurological assessments, pre- and post-procedure care, and management of non-titrating cardiac and medication infusions.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts consist of 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week; no call or weekend coverage is required.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of experience; current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; Registered Nurse licensure; experience managing a 5:1 patient ratio; required charting system experience; competency in telemetry nursing, dysrhythmia interpretation, intravenous therapy, central-line care, blood product administration, oxygen administration, and care of acutely ill adult and geriatric patients.

Preferred Qualifications: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification; experience with the Epic electronic health record system; prior travel nursing experience.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: The unit provides care for adult and geriatric medical-surgical and telemetry patients. Daily census is approximately 1618 patients on a 24-bed unit. Cardiac drips and advanced medication infusions may be managed without titration; dose decreases and weaning are permitted.

Responsibilities include care of acute ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack patients, pre- and post-procedure evaluation, and neurological assessment. The position accepts first-time travelers.

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: 2026-11-11 Cross Country Job ID 1335292. 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 / 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.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus