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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) Telemetry. This acute-care position supports adult patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and general medical conditions, including myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pacemaker or automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement, and post-surgical care. The role includes telemetry monitoring, electrocardiogram interpretation, medication titration, and management of patients requiring chest tubes and other specialized care.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of registered nursing experience; active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); proficiency in electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation, medication titration, and fundamental nursing skills.
- Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, either 7:00 AM7:30 PM or 7:00 PM7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every-other-weekend coverage is required, along with rotating holiday coverage.
- Additional Information: The position supports adult patients in an acute-care setting with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:45 on days and 1:56 on nights. Responsibilities include titrating Cardizem and heparin infusions, reading and interpreting telemetry strips, managing chest tubes, and caring for patients using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), and heated high-flow oxygen when clinically indicated. A charge nurse and house supervisor are available 24/7, and patient care technicians support the unit. A negative drug screen is required.
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 #1340654. 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