Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,198 per week in Marion, IL

Provide direct nursing care to a neuro and neuro-surgical patient population including CVA, elective back/neck surgeries, and cerebral angiogram cases on a 22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. Expected 36-48 hours per week on a structured day shift schedule, offering consistency throughout your contract (note: hours during orientation week and holidays when the unit is closed may vary).

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

Job ID: 898083

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,198.49

Job Title

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

Marion, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

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

• Provide direct nursing care to a neuro and neuro-surgical patient population including CVA, elective back/neck surgeries, and cerebral angiogram cases on a 22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Perform NIHSS assessments, dysphagia screenings, and strong neurological assessments
• 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 management, and indwelling drain management with strict intake and output monitoring
• Provide basic telemetry interpretation and apply strong critical thinking and assessment skills
• Float to the medical unit as needed to support medical overflow patients

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Illinois RN license
• AHA BLS certification required
• AHA ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum two years of Med Surg/Telemetry experience with at least one prior travel assignment; neuro experience required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Must live at least 40 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for neuro-surgical patients including post-cerebral angiogram and elective spine surgery populations
• Comfort with managing medical overflow patients in addition to a primary neuro assignment
• Demonstrated adaptability, resilience, and ability to manage change in a dynamic unit environment

Why Join Us

• Expected 36-48 hours per week on a structured day shift schedule, offering consistency throughout your contract (note: hours during orientation week and holidays when the unit is closed may vary)
• Opportunity to work within a specialized neuro unit alongside a supportive charge nurse team in an engaging clinical environment