Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,340 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a Telemetry RN for a travel assignment in Peoria, IL. You will work nights on 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, on a 26-week contract, with potential float to other units.

Responsibilities include interpreting EKGs, titrating cardiovascular meds, and managing telemetry monitors in an acute care setting. Illinois license and BLS required; ACLS recommended.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or in-process application.
• BLS certification required; ACLS recommended.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience.
• Experience with EKG interpretation and medication titration.

Responsibilities

• Interpret EKGs and titrate medications; monitor telemetry.
• Manage cardiovascular patients and interpret telemetry strips.
• Collaborate with charge nurses and house supervisors; float to other units if needed.
• Troubleshoot ventilator equipment (Cpap/Bipap) as required.

Skills

RN licensure

EKG interpretation

Medication titration

BLS certification

ACLS recommended

2+ years clinical experience

Tools

Phillips monitors

Cpap/Bipap equipment

Job description

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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Telemetry Nurse (RN) Night Shift Location: Not Specified. This role involves providing specialized care for patients with cardiovascular conditions, including MI, CHF, A fib, COPD, and those undergoing lung or chest surgeries. The Telemetry Nurse will be responsible for interpreting EKGs, titrating medications such as Cardizem and heparin, and managing various monitors in an acute care setting.

Job Details

• Position: Telemetry Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Telemetry
• Location: Not Specified
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week. Shifts run from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Required Qualifications: RN licensure, active Illinois license or initiation of application process, BLS certification; ACLS recommended; at least 2 years of experience in a clinical setting, with skills in EKG interpretation and medication titration.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiothoracic units and managing chest tubes, pacemakers/AICDs; familiarity with Phillips monitors.
• Additional Information: Responsibilities include troubleshooting ventilator equipment such as Cpap and Bipap, reading and interpreting telemetry strips, and collaborating with charge nurses and house supervisors. Float to other general medical units may be required.
• Submission requirements: Candidates must have an active Illinois license and understanding of OSF policies, including drug testing and orientation.

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: 2026-09-26

Cross Country Job ID #1309267. 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.