Interfacing with Bluetooth Module RN42

Hi.

i would like to make my arduino working with bluetouth module RN42 so i can send and recieve data via serial monitor

i dont need to upload the scetch, only send/recieve data.

question:

can i connect the module with arduino just rx to tx and tx to rx? or i need to use stand alone atmega chip?

i am intersting to connect it with mega arduino so i cant use stand alone chip