Travel Nurse RN - Neurology - $2,725 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neurology for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neurology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Neurology RN Day Shift Location unspecified. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to adult neuro patients on a Level II Trauma center unit. The position requires handling complex neurological cases, including cerebrovascular accidents and post-neurosurgical care, within a fast-paced acute care hospital environment.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS, NIHSS required. Illinois active license required.
• Education: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in Med/Surg Neuro.
• Schedule: Days shift, 4x12 hours per week, with a minimum of 48 hours weekly.
• Experience and Skills:
  • Required: 2+ years of nursing experience, telemetry and remote monitoring, use of Rapid Response Teams, GI care including colostomy and feeding tube management, IV therapy including PICC and ports, medication administration (Heparin, Insulin, PCA), neurological and psychiatric case management, respiratory skills including chest tubes and airway management, wound care, and continuous bladder irrigation.
  • Preferred: Teaching hospital experience, Level II Trauma experience.
• Clinical Responsibilities: Managing neuro patients with CVA, post-neurosurgery, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injury; operating and managing surgical drains and telemetry equipment; utilizing isolation precautions and wound care protocols.
• Additional Details: On-call not required, float as needed. Candidate must have active IL license, and RTO restrictions are ideally no more than 5 days. Must work 2 major holidays, with orientation beginning virtually on Day 1. All compliance modules must be completed prior to start.

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 #1332857. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Neurology 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