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: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) RN Nights 22-bed Neuro Unit located in the area of Deaconess Illinois Medical Center. This role involves providing compassionate and specialized care to neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including those with cerebrovascular accidents, elective back/neck surgeries, and cerebral angiograms. The position offers a 13-week contract with guaranteed hours, requiring strong assessment skills and experience in neurology.
Job Details
- Position Description: Deaconess Illinois Medical Center Neuro MS/TELE RN 12-hour night shifts, with the possibility of floating to the medical unit.
- Required Qualifications: Current active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification. Minimum of two years of strong medical-surgical/telemetry experience, including one travel assignment. Experience with neuro patients required. Recent Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) charting experience preferred.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Must be a hard worker, resilient, and capable of managing change effectively. Candidates should demonstrate strong assessment and critical thinking skills, with comfort in handling neuro assessments, dysphagia screens, telemetry interpretation, and various medical procedures. The unit is a 22-bed neuro unit with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4.
- Submission Requirements: Attach all required certifications upon application.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- 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 #1312268. 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