About this opportunity
Cross Country Nurses lists this Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,115 per week opportunity in belleville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Belleville, Illinois.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS/Tele) Nurse Nights, is based at an acute care hospital. This position involves providing high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients, especially those recovering from orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures, as well as managing stable fractures. The role requires proficiency in telemetry monitoring and orthopedic totals and fractures management.
Job Details
Position Description:
Focused on adult and geriatric patient care, the MS/Tele Nurse provides comprehensive nursing services in an acute care environment with a focus on orthopedic and neuro surgeries, pain management, and stabilization of fractures.
Schedule:
Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications:
Valid BLS certification; NIHSS preferred. At least 2 years of nursing experience, with proficiency in orthopedic totals and fractures management, and experience within a hospital setting; Missouri or Illinois license required, or ability to obtain licensure; experience with EPIC charting system preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in orthopedic surgery, neuro surgery, and telemetry monitoring is preferred.
Additional Information:
Heavy lifting and orthopedic experience required. The position entails floating within the service line, with competencies in managing ports, chest tubes, wound care, and more. Effective communication and the ability to handle multiple patient needs are essential.
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 # . 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 NursesYou 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.
Benefits401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
belleville, IL, 62226, US
Who can apply
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