Travel Medical Surgical Telemetry RN - $2,255 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Summary:
The neuro medical-surgical and telemetry registered nurse (RN) role is based in a neuro unit located in Marion, Illinois. This position involves providing specialized care to neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including stroke and post-operative cerebrovascular cases. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The assignment starts on 08/24/2026, with a duration of 13 weeks.

Job Details:

• Location: Marion, Illinois
• Schedule: 12-hour days, guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license; AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; minimum of two years of strong Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) experience, including at least one travel assignment; neuro experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Float: Could float to the medical unit.
• Additional Information: GSA hours may not be guaranteed during orientation; travelers are guaranteed set hours per week, except during holidays when the unit may be closed. Candidates should be resilient, social, and adaptable to change. Scrub color is navy blue.
• Responsibilities: Provide neuro assessments, manage neuro and neuro-surgical patients with CVAs, elective back/neck surgeries, and cerebral angiograms. Responsible for charting (EPIC experience required), executing neuro assessments including NIHSS and dysphagia screening, and handling various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, blood administration, NG tubes, drain management, and medication titration. Must demonstrate strong assessment and critical thinking skills.

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 #1279281. 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 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