Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,344 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division 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 Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Job – Marion, IL

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) job in Marion, Illinois (zip code 62959). Join our healthcare team on a modern Neuro Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit, delivering expert care to neuro and neuro-surgical patients in a 22-bed facility. Marion offers a welcoming Midwest community, beautiful parks, and access to Southern Illinois healthcare opportunities—making it an ideal location for travel nursing jobs.

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1,950 - $2,090 per week

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Marion, IL (62959) – Southern Illinois healthcare jobs
• Unit: Neuro Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele)
• Facility Size: 22 beds
• Assignment Length: 13-week travel RN contract
• Start Date: September 29, 2025
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holiday
• Float Requirement: May float to other medical units
• Scrub Colors: Navy Blue

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (Registered Nurse – Illinois)
• Associate Degree or Certificate in Nursing required; BSN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
• Neuro nursing experience required
• Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency with EPIC charting system
• Ability to perform strong neuro assessments and pass dysphagia screen
• COVID-19 vaccine not required (subject to change)
• Resilient, adaptable, and strong team player
• No local candidates (must reside outside a 40-mile radius of Marion, IL)

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to neuro and neuro-surgical patients, including those with CVAs, elective back/neck surgeries, and cerebral angiograms
• Conduct comprehensive neuro assessments, dysphagia screens, and telemetry interpretation
• Manage medical overflow patients as needed
• Administer blood products, perform venipuncture, and collect blood cultures
• Initiate and titrate heparin and stable IV drips (e.g., Protonix, Lasix)
• Manage NG tubes, indwelling drains, straight caths, and Foley catheters
• Maintain accurate intake & output records
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and adapt to changing unit needs
• Float to other medical units as required

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN in Marion, Illinois, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

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GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #404425. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

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