Travel Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Unit | Marion, Illinois Travel Nursing Contract

Join a 13-week travel nursing contract in Marion, Illinois, caring for neuro and neurosurgical patients on a 22-bed Neuro unit. This Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN role is ideal for an adaptable nurse with strong neurological assessment skills, clinical judgment, and recent telemetry experience.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Marion, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040-$2,150
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Anticipated Start: October 5, 2026
• Assignment End: January 3, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week, excluding orientation and applicable holiday closures
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Unit: 22-bed Neuro unit with an approximate nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Call Requirement: None
• Electronic Health Record: Recent Epic experience required
• Travel Eligibility: Applicants must reside outside the applicable 40-mile radius travel policy

Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• At least 2 years of strong medical-surgical and telemetry nursing experience
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
• Recent experience caring for neuro and neurosurgical patients
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or demonstrated NIHSS competency
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
• Strong neurological assessment, telemetry interpretation, critical-thinking, and patient-prioritization skills
• Willingness to float to medical-surgical units and care for medical overflow patients

Neuro Unit Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), elective back and neck surgeries, cerebral angiograms, and general medical conditions
• Perform focused and comprehensive neurological assessments, including NIHSS evaluations and dysphagia screenings
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition that require prompt intervention
• Manage and monitor stable infusions, including heparin and other ordered therapies
• Perform or assist with venipuncture, blood cultures, blood and blood product administration, straight catheterization, and Foley catheter care
• Manage NG tubes, indwelling drains, strict intake and output, and related patient-care devices
• Use Epic to document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe, individualized treatment plans
• Float as needed to the medical-surgical unit, where assignments may range from 1:4 to 1:5
• Demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, resilience, and a commitment to high-quality patient care

Why Work in Marion, Illinois?

Make a meaningful impact through a Southern Illinois nursing job in a welcoming community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, including nearby Shawnee National Forest.

Apply now to join the healthcare team as a Travel Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse in Marion, 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.