Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,196 per week in Marion, IL

Provide direct nursing care to neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including those presenting with CVAs, elective back/neck surgeries, and cerebral angiograms, on a 22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. Perform venipuncture, blood cultures, straight catheterization, Foley insertion, NG tube placement, and indwelling drain management with strict intake and output monitoring.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Marion, Illinois, 62959!

Job ID: 865732

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,196.3

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Neuro MS/Tele)
Location

Marion, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Every other weekend and every other holiday required
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including those presenting with CVAs, elective back/neck surgeries, and cerebral angiograms, on a 22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Perform NIHSS assessments, dysphagia screenings, and strong neurological assessments; interpret basic telemetry
• Initiate and titrate heparin drips; manage stable infusions (e.g., Protonix, Lasix); administer blood and blood products
• Perform venipuncture, blood cultures, straight catheterization, Foley insertion, NG tube placement, and indwelling drain management with strict intake and output monitoring
• Accept medical overflow patients as needed, floating to the medical unit when required
• Document accurately using the EPIC electronic health record system

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Illinois RN license
• AHA BLS certification (must be attached upon submittal)
• AHA ACLS certification (must be attached upon submittal)
• NIHSS certification (must be attached upon submittal)
• Minimum two years of Med Surg/Telemetry experience and at least one prior travel assignment; neuro experience required
• Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Recent hands-on experience with EPIC charting
• Experience caring for neuro-surgical patients and managing complex neurological presentations
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills with the ability to adapt to changing unit needs
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage change effectively, and collaborate well within a team

Why Join Us

• Expected 36-48 hours per week on a structured night shift schedule, offering consistency throughout the contract period (hours during orientation week and facility holidays may vary)
• Opportunity to work in a specialized neuro environment gaining exposure to a diverse patient population across neuro, neuro-surgical, and general medical care