Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Neuro Unit in Marion, Illinois

Join a collaborative neuro nursing team as a travel Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical Telemetry in Marion, Illinois. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for neuro and neuro-surgical patients in a 22-bed unit while working alongside an experienced clinical team. Marion is a welcoming Southern Illinois community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and the scenic Shawnee National Forest region.

Travel RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040–$2,150
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding orientation and applicable holiday-related unit closures
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Unit: 22-bed Neuro Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4; charge nurses may carry a patient assignment
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Orientation: 12 hours
• Local Candidate Policy: Candidates residing within 40 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of strong Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Neuro nursing experience required
• Recent EPIC electronic health record experience
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIHSS certification
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to float to the medical unit and care for medical overflow patients

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including those with CVAs, elective back and neck surgeries, cerebral angiograms, and general medical conditions.
• Complete focused and comprehensive neurological assessments, including NIHSS evaluations and dysphagia screens.
• Monitor basic telemetry rhythms and promptly identify changes in patient condition.
• Manage strict intake and output monitoring, straight catheterization, Foley catheter care, and other common medical-surgical interventions.
• Initiate and titrate heparin infusions according to facility protocols.
• Administer blood and blood products and perform venipuncture and blood cultures.
• Provide care for patients with NG tubes, indwelling drains, and stable medication infusions.
• Document patient care accurately in EPIC and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Float to the medical unit as needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care.
• Participate in the assigned weekend and holiday rotation.

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical Telemetry travel nurse opportunity in Marion, Illinois, and join a skilled neuro nursing team in Southern Illinois.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.