Med Surg Neuro Registered Nurse
Cape Girardeau, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Neurosciences night shift position in Cape Girardeau, MO, requiring at least 1 year of experience and charge nurse capability.

Details

• 17-bed Neurology Unit within a 245-bed Level III Emergency and Trauma Center
• Patient population includes medical and surgical neuro cases: Parkinson's disease, stroke, lumbar conditions, and similar — no trauma
• Patient ratio of approximately 6:1
• Equipment includes IV pumps and other customary unit supplies
• Epic EMR
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) is the standard expectation
• Float requirement to Med/Surg and Progressive Care units as needed
• On-call requirements as determined by facility
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license in Missouri or meeting eligibility for Missouri licensure (MO or Compact license)
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required (may be completed at orientation)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg or Neurosciences RN experience
• Charge nurse experience required, or willingness to take on charge duties
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required
• No employment gaps of 90 or more days within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Neuro and stroke experience is highly preferred
• The facility holds a Primary Stroke Center Certification with Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission, a Missouri Level II Stroke Center designation, and a Missouri Level I STEMI Center designation
• Responsibilities include IV therapy and central line care, medication administration, wound care, patient and family education, emergency response, and supervision/delegation to ancillary staff
• Candidates may be required to attend a Neuroscience Nursing course as assigned by the nurse manager
• Night shift orientation takes place on day shift; candidates must be available the full orientation week
• Holiday coverage is expected for at least one major holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day)
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) per 13-week period is allowed; any RTO must be made up during the assignment
• Flu vaccination or a Mercy-approved exemption is required from November 1 through April 1; declinations are not accepted
• Black scrubs required
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but are subject to a reduced pay rate
• Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a separation period or facility change is required