Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,115 per week

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 / TelemetryDiscipline: RNStart Date: 08/24/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelJob Summary: The healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Surgical with Telemetry Registered Nurse for a facility in Belleville, Illinois. This role involves providing care to adult and geriatric patients within a 24-bed unit, utilizing a comprehensive approach to surgical and medical patient needs, particularly those following the ERAS (Enhanced Recovery after Surgery) protocol. The position offers an opportunity to work a 12-hour day shift, with a focus on surgical patient care and telemetry monitoring. Job Details: Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, starting on 08/24/2026 Required Qualifications: 2 years of experience, current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification, Illinois state nursing license in hand or MO/compact license, and recent experience with surgical patients, neuro, ortho, and post-surgical care. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in neuro surgeries and proficiency in ortho total joints and fractures, telemetry, and electronic charting with EPIC. Open to accommodating block schedule: No Float: Will float within scope to other Medical Surgical with Telemetry units and facilities as needed, including Memorial Belleville and Memorial Shiloh. Patient Ratios: 6 patients during the day, 6 at night, and 6 on weekends. Additional Information: The unit supports interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, and a unit secretary. Patients are primarily adults and geriatrics with diagnoses such as diabetics, COPD, renal, infectious diseases, co-morbidities, vascular conditions, surgical cases (abdominal, vascular, amputations), wounds, pneumonia, sepsis, and bowel surgeries. Specializes in orthopedic surgeries including total joint replacements and neuro surgeries; proficient in orthopedic fractures. The assignment does not permit additional RTO beyond 7 days unless approved by management. The facility is an acute care hospital with a total of 222 staffed beds and a 31-bed unit. The position requires compliance with hospital policies including flu vaccination and timely completion of modules. The candidate must meet RTO policies, licensing requirements, and float within service lines as specified. 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 #1291146. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical With TelemetryAbout 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 planReferral bonus