Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Marion, Illinois

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing job in Marion, Illinois, providing medical-surgical and orthopedic patient care as a Registered Nurse. Join a collaborative, on-site team seeking a confident, independent RN who thrives in a fast-paced environment, delivers compassionate patient care, and adapts well to changing clinical needs. Marion offers a welcoming Southern Illinois community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and cultural attractions.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000-$2,100
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• End Date: January 3, 2027
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holidays as scheduled
• Healthcare Setting: 36-bed medical-surgical/orthopedic unit
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5 with CNA support; may be 1:4 for primary care based on staffing
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
• Float Expectations: May float to the ED or ICU to care for medical holds only
• Call Requirements: No on-call or call-back requirement
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Local Candidate Policy: Candidates must reside outside the 40-mile local radius

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license; pending or temporary licenses are not accepted
• Current AHA BLS certification
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Recent EPIC charting experience
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to practice confidently and independently
• Adaptable, resilient, hardworking, and patient-focused approach

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical and orthopedic patients
• Assess patient conditions, develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in EPIC
• Collaborate with providers, CNAs, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes
• Prioritize care effectively while managing a varied patient assignment
• Float to designated areas as needed to care for medical holds
• Support a respectful, team-oriented environment and respond effectively to changes in patient status

Apply now to join this Southern Illinois travel nursing opportunity as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Marion, Illinois.

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.