Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Alton, IL
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,095/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A Telemetry Nurse is needed for an Intermediate Care Unit in Alton, Illinois. This role involves working during night shifts, providing care for adult patients requiring cardiac monitoring, post-cardiac catheterization, pacemaker care, and observation for myocardial infarction. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.
Job Details:
- Position: Telemetry Nurse in an Intermediate Care Unit.
- Location: Alton, Illinois.
- Shift: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift.
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS; Education Requirements: Valid MO or compact license; Experience: 1 year of telemetry experience; Location Requirements: Illinois license in hand at the time of submittal or MO/compact license; Years of experience: 0.0.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
- Schedule: Night shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Previous telemetry experience required, EMR system Epic, flu vaccination required, candidate must submit without license if license is tied to another compact state, Illinois license required at time of submittal. No local candidates within 75 miles accepted. Submittals should confirm shift and ensure license readiness before submission.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
Alton, IL
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