Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,305 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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
This position is for a Neuro Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) at a healthcare facility located in Illinois. The role involves providing specialized nursing care to neuro and neuro-surgical patients on a 22-bed neuro unit. The assignment is for nights, with a focus on critical assessments and patient management within a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Location: Marion, Illinois
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Shift Requirement: 12-hour nights
• Float Requirement: May float to the medical unit as needed
• Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday
• Required Certifications: Current active Illinois RN license, AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIHSS
• Minimum Qualifications: Two years of strong Med Surg/Telemetry experience, including neuro, with at least one travel assignment; recent EPIC charting experience; neuro experience required
• Patient Population: Neuro and neuro-surgical patients including cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), elective back/neck surgeries, cerebral angiograms
• Additional Skills: Comfortable managing medical overflow patients, strong assessment and critical thinking skills, NIHSS/dysphagia screening, basic tele interpretation, strict intake & output, straight catheterization, heparin titration, blood and blood product administration, venipuncture, blood cultures, NG tubes, drain management, stable medication gtts.
• Unit Information: 22-bed neuro unit with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4; charge nurse has patient assignments.
• Uniform: Navy Blue scrubs
• Covid-19 Vaccine: Not required (subject to change)
• Certifications: Associate Degree or Certificate required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Interview Days: Monday through Friday, via manager phone interview or MSP interview
• Additional Notes: Candidate should be hardworking, resilient, adaptable to change, and socially engaged.

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 #1281824. 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