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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: Telemetry
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Telemetry (TELE) nursing opportunity in an acute care hospital setting. This position involves providing high-risk cardiac telemetry care on night shifts with a focus on post‑op open heart, sheath pulls, and tracheostomy management. The role requires flexibility to float within in‑patient units across multiple campuses, and it offers a consistent night schedule.
Job Details:
Location: Acute Care Hospital
Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift
Schedule: Nights, 48 hours per week minimum
Start Date: 10/19/2026
End Date: 01/18/2027
Required Qualifications: Certifications in ACLS and BLS, 2 years of high‑risk telemetry experience, valid license in MO or IL (or eligible for compact or in hand at time of submittal), minimum 1 year of relevant clinical experience, experience with cardiac drip management, sheath pulls, and central line care.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, interpretation of dysrhythmias, Procedural Sedation administration/monitoring, wound care, and managing patients with complex cardiac conditions.
Responsibilities: Managing cardiac telemetry patients, operating high‑risk cardiac drips without titration, sheath removal, post‑op open heart care, tracheostomy care, and central line management.
Patient Ratios: Night shifts typically involve a patient ratio aligned with high‑risk cardiac units, approximately 1:5-6.
Additional Information: Open to accommodating block schedules but no local candidates within a 75‑mile radius. Float within facility is required, and all required certifications and compliance deadlines must be met prior to start.
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
Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
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