GHR Healthcare 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: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Med/Surg Telemetry in Marion, Illinois
Join a 22-bed Neuro Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit in Marion, Illinois, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) providing expert care to neuro and neurosurgical patients. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 12-hour day shifts, guaranteed weekly hours, and the opportunity to care for patients with complex neurological and medical needs in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Marion is a welcoming Southern Illinois community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and the scenic Shawnee National Forest region.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical Telemetry
- Specialty: Neuro Medical/Surgical Telemetry
- Location: Marion, Illinois
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 28, 2026
- Shift: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM; 12-hour day shifts
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week, excluding orientation and applicable facility holidays
- Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4; charge nurse carries a patient assignment
- Floating: May float to the medical unit to support patient care needs
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,040–$2,150
- Charting System: Recent EPIC experience required
- Uniform: Navy blue scrubs
Travel RN Job Requirements
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 2 years of strong Medical/Surgical Telemetry nursing experience, including recent Neuro experience
- At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
- Current AHA BLS certification
- Current AHA ACLS certification
- Current NIHSS certification
- Recent EPIC charting experience
- Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to adapt to changing patient-care needs and work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Neuro Telemetry Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to neuro, neurosurgical, and general medical patients, including patients with CVAs and those recovering from elective back or neck surgery and cerebral angiograms
- Complete thorough neurological assessments, NIHSS evaluations, and dysphagia screenings
- Interpret basic telemetry rhythms and promptly communicate changes in patient condition
- Manage strict intake and output, urinary catheters, straight catheterization, and indwelling drains
- Initiate and titrate heparin infusions according to established protocols
- Administer blood and blood products safely and accurately
- Perform venipuncture, obtain blood cultures, and manage NG tubes
- Monitor stable medication infusions, including Protonix and diuretics
- Care for medical overflow patients when needed and float to the medical unit as assigned
- Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team
Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Marion, Illinois, and bring your Neuro Medical/Surgical Telemetry expertise to a dedicated 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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #526501. 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: Med/Surg Tele
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