Travel Nurse RN - Neurology
Rockford, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Neuro RN – Rockford, IL (13-week contract): Support a comprehensive stroke program alongside neurosurgery and neurointerventional teams.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Rockford, Illinois (zip 61108) as a Neuro Registered Nurse (RN) supporting a comprehensive stroke program. This travel nursing role offers the chance to work with hospitalists, neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers (APPs), and neurointerventional teams in a collaborative inpatient setting. Rockford is known for its vibrant community, beautiful parks, and convenient access to Chicago—an excellent opportunity for travel nurses seeking Illinois travel nursing and neurology RN roles.

Job Details

• Location: Rockford, IL (61108)
• Job Title: Travel Neuro Registered Nurse (RN), Neurology / Stroke Program
• Employment Type: Travel, Full Time (Travel Nurse)
• Duration: 13 weeks (June 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 12-hour shifts; Any (days/nights)
• On-Site Position: Yes
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $11,250 - $11,850 per week

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active RN license in Illinois required (IMLC not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of neuro or acute care RN experience (stroke, neurology, or neurointerventional exposure preferred)
• Clean background and ability to pass required screenings
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (hospitalists, neurosurgery, APPs, regional referral centers)

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide neuro and neurology support for a comprehensive stroke program, including neurointerventional coverage
• Manage inpatient neurology care: consults, admissions, ER cases (approximate census: 15 patients)
• Serve as primary contact for transfer calls related to neurology and neurointerventional cases and coordinate safe transfers
• Collaborate closely with hospitalists, neurosurgery teams, regional referral facilities, and APPs on shared services
• Maintain high standards of patient care, accurate documentation, and timely communication with care teams

What Makes This Travel Nurse Role Attractive

• Work within a collaborative stroke program alongside neurointerventional and neurosurgery specialists
• Opportunity to gain experience in neurology, stroke care, and neurointerventional workflows
• Rockford location with easy access to Chicago for travel nurses seeking Illinois travel opportunities
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $11,250 - $11,850 per week

Apply now to be considered for this Travel Neuro RN opportunity in Rockford, IL. Join our healthcare team today — click apply or contact our recruiter for more information about this Rockford, Illinois travel nursing assignment.

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