Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,170 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN for a Med Surg/Telemetry assignment in Marion, Illinois. The Neuro unit provides care for neuro and neuro-surgical patients in a dedicated 22-bed setting, with telemetry monitoring and general medical care.

You will work 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday rotation. Requires IL RN license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and EPIC charting experience with two years in Med Surg/Telemetry.

Qualifications

• Current active Illinois RN license.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Two years of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry experience, including neuro.
• Recent EPIC charting experience.

Responsibilities

• Neuro assessments and dysphagia screening.
• IV medication titration and infusions.
• Blood product administration and venipuncture.
• NG tubes and drain management.

Skills

RN

Telemetry

Neuro nursing

Critical thinking

Education

Illinois RN license

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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: 10/19/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, nights

Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Medical Surgical with Telemetry Nurse (MS TELE) position available in the region. This role involves providing care for neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including cerebrovascular accidents, elective back and neck surgeries, and cerebral angiograms, in a dedicated 22-bed neuro unit. The position requires strong assessment and critical thinking skills, with an emphasis on telemetry monitoring and general medical care.

Job Details: Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications: Current active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license; AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; two years of experience in Medical Surgical and Telemetry, including neuro experience; recent EPIC charting experience

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Float: Float to medical unit may be required

Additional Information: The nurse will manage a variety of clinical responsibilities including neuro assessments, dysphagia screening, IV medication titration, blood and blood product administration, venipuncture, blood cultures, NG tubes, drain management, and medication infusions. The unit operates with a nursing ratio of 1:4, and the charge nurse will have patient assignments. Candidates should have resilience, adaptability, good social skills, and the ability to thrive in a changing environment. The position involves working every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Benefits

• 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 #1318867.

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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