Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse – Neuro Unit | 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Marion, IL

Marion, Illinois travel nursing job for an experienced Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse with neuro experience, EPIC skills, and current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications. Join a dedicated neuro nursing team and make a meaningful impact caring for neuro and neuro-surgical patients in a collaborative hospital setting. This on-site travel nurse opportunity offers consistent 12-hour night shifts, a supportive 22-bed unit, and the chance to care for patients with complex neurological and medical needs. Marion is a welcoming Southern Illinois community known for its convenient location, scenic surroundings, and access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Telemetry – Neuro
• Job Location: Marion, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040-$2,150
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Unit: 22-bed neuro unit with an approximate 1:4 patient ratio
• Float Requirement: May float to the medical unit or care for medical overflow patients
• Electronic Medical Record: Recent EPIC experience required
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current, active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 2 years of strong Medical/Surgical Telemetry nursing experience
• Recent neuro nursing experience required
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent EPIC clinical documentation experience
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to neuro, neuro-surgical, and general medical patients
• Care for patients with cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), elective back and neck surgeries, cerebral angiograms, and other neurological conditions
• Perform detailed neurological assessments, NIHSS evaluations, and dysphagia screenings
• Interpret basic telemetry rhythms and promptly communicate changes in patient condition
• Initiate and titrate heparin infusions according to established protocols
• Administer blood and blood products and perform venipuncture and blood cultures
• Manage strict intake and output, straight catheterization, Foley catheters, NG tubes, and indwelling drains
• Monitor stable medication infusions, including Protonix and Lasix
• Document accurately in EPIC while maintaining safe, timely, and patient-centered care
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes
• Float to medical assignments as needed and contribute to a flexible, team-oriented neuro unit

Apply now for this Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse travel contract in Marion, Illinois, and join a collaborative Southern Illinois healthcare team.

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.