Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Marion, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Nights located in Marion, Illinois. This position involves providing patient care on a 36-bed medical/surgical/orthopedic unit. The role requires confident, independent nursing skills, with responsibilities including managing patient conditions, charting with EPIC, and responding to staffing needs in a fast-paced environment. The assignment is scheduled to begin on 10/05/2026 and conclude on 01/03/2027.
Job Details
Schedule: 12-hour Night shifts (7:00 pm 7:30 am), minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license (no pending licenses or temporary licenses), American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, 2 years of Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) nursing experience, Charting experience using EPIC electronic medical records, associate degree or certificate in nursing.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Nursing.
Float: Float rotation may be required to Emergency Department/Intensive Care Unit to care for medical holds only.
Additional Information: Candidates must demonstrate resilience, social aptitude, and the ability to manage change effectively. The unit maintains a 1:5 patient-to-nurse ratio with CNA support, which can temporarily shift to 1:4 depending on staffing needs. No local candidates within a 40-mile radius are eligible for this position. The assignment involves every other weekend and holiday shifts as scheduled.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1319094. 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 Floor
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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Marion, IL
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)unmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Staff Requirementsunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
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