Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty:
  Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/28/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Telemetry Nurse in the Telemetry specialty, located in the healthcare facility's acute care division, responsible for providing specialized monitoring and nursing care for patients with cardiac or other conditions requiring continuous electronic cardiorespiratory monitoring. The position requires delivering high-quality patient care within a fast-paced environment, adhering to clinical standards and protocols to support patient recovery and safety.

• Schedule:
  
  12-hour night shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated, BLS (American Heart Association) certification, and a minimum of 2 years of related clinical experience.
• Responsibilities include interpreting telemetry strips, titrating drips (such as Cardizem and heparin), troubleshooting ventilator equipment (Cpap, Bipap), and managing patient care for individuals with diagnoses such as MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, pacemaker/AICD placement, and other lung surgeries.
• Certifications:
  
  BLS, ACLS recommended.
• Duties:
  Work within Nurse to Patient ratios of 1:4-5 during days and 1:5-6 during nights, with additional staffing as needed for greater patient care demands.
• Additional Information:
  Float to other general medical units may be required. RN's are expected to read and interpret telemetry strips on Phillips monitors. The unit uses EPIC charting system.
• Submission Requirements:
  Last four digits of clinician's SSN, active IL license or application confirmation, and understanding of drug-free campus policy.

• 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

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Posted Date: .

Cross Country Job . 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

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.