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Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Unit Travel Nursing Contract

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing assignment for a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse in Marion, Illinois, with estimated weekly pay of $2,040–$2,150. Join a 22-bed Neuro Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit and provide expert nursing care to neuro and neuro-surgical patients in a collaborative hospital setting.

Located in Southern Illinois, Marion offers a welcoming community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and regional amenities. This Illinois travel nurse job is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN with strong neurological assessment, telemetry, and critical-thinking skills.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Marion, Illinois
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,040–$2,150
• Unit: 22-bed Neuro Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week; 36 guaranteed hours
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 1:4 ratio; charge nurse carries a patient assignment
• Float Requirement: May float to the medical unit to support medical overflow needs
• Orientation: 12 hours; guaranteed hours may vary during orientation and holiday closures
• Scrub Color: Navy blue

Registered Nurse Travel Contract Requirements

• Current, active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of strong Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing assignment experience required
• Previous Neuro nursing experience required
• Recent EPIC electronic health record charting experience
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or demonstrated proficiency
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Strong neurological assessment, communication, resilience, adaptability, and critical-thinking skills

Med/Surg Telemetry Neuro Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including those with CVAs, elective spine surgeries, cerebral angiograms, and general medical needs
• Perform focused and comprehensive neurological assessments, including NIHSS evaluations and dysphagia screenings
• Interpret basic telemetry rhythms and promptly communicate changes in patient condition
• Care for medical overflow patients when needed
• Initiate and titrate heparin infusions according to orders and protocol
• Administer blood and blood products safely and monitor patients for responses or reactions
• Perform venipuncture, obtain blood cultures, and manage intravenous therapy
• Manage strict intake and output, straight catheterization, Foley catheters, NG tubes, and indwelling drains
• Administer and monitor stable infusions, including Protonix and Lasix infusions as ordered
• Document patient care accurately in EPIC and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Float to the medical unit as assigned and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment

Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nurse opportunity in Marion, Illinois, and join a dedicated Neuro unit 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.