Travel Registered Nurse

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Marion, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN) in Marion, Illinois. This position involves working on a 36-bed medical/surgical/orthopedics unit, providing care in a fast-paced environment. The role requires confident and independent nursing skills, with a focus on delivering quality patient care during 12-hour days.

Job Details:

• Position: Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN) Days Marion, IL
• Shift: 12-hour days (7:00 am 7:30 pm)
• Schedule: Days shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg experience required
• Certifications: Active Illinois Registered Nurse License (no pending licenses or temps), American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
• Charting System: EPIC required
• Unit Details: 36-bed unit, including medical/surgical and orthopedic cases; patient ratios are 1:5 with a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), which can also shift to 1:4 in case of staffing issues
• Float: Float to Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to manage Medical holds only
• On-Call Requirements: None
• Weekend/Holiday Schedule: Every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Additional Requirements:
  • Resilient, hardworking, and adaptable to change
  • Social and professional demeanor

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

Posted Date: 2026-07-28

Cross Country Job ID #1280483. 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 Floor

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