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Job description
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: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
nMedical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nursing position is located in an organizations neuro medical unit. The role involves caring for neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), elective back and neck surgeries, and cerebral angiograms. The position requires a strong focus on neuro assessments, critical thinking, and the ability to manage overflow medical patients in a fast-paced environment.
nJob Details:
nnSchedule: 12-hour days, minimum of 36 hours per week
nRequired Qualifications: Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Minimum two years of experience in medical-surgical or telemetry nursing, with at least one travel assignment. Neuro experience required. Recent Electronic Medical Record (EPIC) charting experience.
nPreferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
nFloat: Float rotation may be required to medical units, with a ratio of 1:4 or 1:5 on primary care units.
nAdditional Information:nnThe unit has 22 beds with a patient ratio of 1:4.
nThe nurse will need to perform neuro assessments, NIHSS/dysphagia screens, telemetry interpretation, strict I & Os, straight catheterization, Foley insertions, titrate heparin infusions, manage blood and blood products, venipuncture, blood cultures, NG tubes, indwelling drain management, and administer stable medications such as Protonix and Lasix.
nOn call or callback is not required.
nCandidates must be resilient, social, capable of managing change, and hard-working.
nScrub color is navy blue.
nCovid-19 vaccination is not required, but this policy is subject to change.
nThe initial contract length is 13 weeks, starting on 10/05/2026 and ending on 01/03/2027.
nOrientation hours and holiday rotations apply.
n n
nInterview Days: Monday through Friday, with Manager Phone and MSP Interviews.
nShift Notes: 12-hour days.
n nBenefits
nThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
nnPrivate housing or generous housing allowance
nComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
nDependent health insurance with prescription coverage
nCompetitive salaries
nReferral bonuses
nTravel reimbursement
n401(k) retirement plan
nDirect deposit/free checking
nUnlimited free CE credits
n Cross Country Job ID # . 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.
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Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
marion, IL, 62959, US
Who can apply
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