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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Belleville, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
TelemetryDiscipline:
RNStart Date:
10/19/2026Duration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hours, daysEmployment Type:
Travel
Job Summary
Telemetry (TELE) nurse opportunity in an acute care hospital setting. The position is located at a high-risk cardiology unit, providing specialized care for patients post cardiac procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), cardiac catheterizations, and transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR). The role involves managing cardiac drips, sheath pulls, and central line care in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on post-operative cardiac patient care during dayshift hours.
Job Details
Schedule: 12-hour dayshift, 36 hours per week, from 10/19/2026 to 01/18/2027
Required Qualifications
2 years of experience in telemetry or cardiac units, ACLS and BLS certifications, experience with cardiac drips, sheath pulls, and central line management, current nursing license (MO license acceptable without issuance; IL license required in hand), valid certification in ACLS and BLS, and specific skills including cardiac telemetry, sheath removal, and management of cardiac dysrhythmias.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with post-cardiac surgery patients, ICU experience, and familiarity with EPIC charting system.
Additional Information
Unit staffing involves 1:5 patient ratios for high-risk cardiac care. Float within service line may be required, including potential coverage at multiple campuses. No local candidates within 75 miles are accepted; candidates must have a radius beyond 75 miles. All travelers will float within the service line. No RTO requests are permitted after submission, and no assignments allow for the first week of work to be RTO.
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 / 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
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Worksite address
belleville, IL, 62226, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.