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: 11/30/2026
- 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 position provides care to acutely ill adult and geriatric patients with general medical, surgical, infectious disease, and non-acute cardiac conditions requiring telemetry monitoring. Responsibilities include cardiac rhythm interpretation, neurological assessment, pre- and post-procedure care, and management of non-titrating cardiac and medication infusions.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week; no call or weekend shifts.
- Required Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications.
- Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients in a medical-surgical and telemetry setting.
- Experience with required electronic charting systems.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification.
- Experience with Epic charting.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- The unit includes 24 beds with an average daily census of 1618 patients.
- Typical nighttime staffing supports a patient ratio of approximately 1:5.
- Clinical responsibilities include telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, neurological assessment, acute ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack care, and pre- and post-procedure evaluation.
- The role includes management of non-titrating cardiac and vasoactive infusions, with permitted decreases or weaning.
- Support services include physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and unit secretary support.
- Adult and geriatric patients may present with general medical, surgical, or infectious disease conditions requiring telemetry monitoring for non-acute cardiac conditions.
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 #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