Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,200 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:
The organization is seeking a Neuro Med Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract assignment in an Illinois medical center. This role involves providing specialized care to neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including those experiencing cerebrovascular accidents, elective back and neck surgeries, and cerebral angiograms. The RN will deliver high-quality patient care on a 22-bed neuro unit, accounting for an active, resilient, and adaptable professional capable of managing complex patient assessments and critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Position: Neuro Med Surg Telemetry RN
• Location: 3333 W Deyoung St, Marion, Illinois, United States
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Requirement: 12 hours night shifts
• Float Requirement: Float to medical unit may be required
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Required Qualifications: Must hold an active Illinois RN license; current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIHSS certification; two years of strong Medical Surgical and Telemetry experience, including recent experience in a travel assignment; neuro experience required; recent EPIC charting experience
• Patient Population: Neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including cerebrovascular accidents, elective back and neck surgeries, and cerebral angiograms
• General Skillset: Comfortable managing overflow medical patients, performing NIHSS/dysphagia screens, neuro assessments, tele interpretation, strict I & Os, straight catheterizations, Foleys, initiating/titrating heparin gtts, blood/blood product administration, venipuncture, blood cultures, NG tubes, drain management, and administering stable medications (e.g., Protonix, Lasic)
• Additional Information: The unit features 22 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. Candidates should be hard-working, resilient, adaptable, and capable of managing change effectively. Scrub colors are Navy Blue. The unit does not require COVID-19 vaccination at this time.
• Interview Days: Monday through Friday, with Manager Phone and MSP interviews available

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 #1281826. 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