RN Medical-Surgical (Surgical Unit)
Cape Girardeau, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Med/Surg Surgical Unit position at a Level 3 Trauma Center in Cape Girardeau, MO, requiring at least 1 year of post-surgical nursing experience.

Details

• Work in a 23-bed Surgical Med/Surg unit (5H) within a 245-bed Level 3 Emergency and Trauma Center in Cape Girardeau, MO
• Post-surgical patient population including urology, ortho, general surgery, and medical overflow
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• Night shift schedule, 7p–7a (19:00–07:00)
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday); block scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs
• No on-call requirements
• Floating may be required to Med/Surg and Progressive units (customary)
• EMR: Epic
• Standard equipment including IV pumps

Requirements

• Active MO or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg or post-surgical nursing experience required
• Post-surgical experience required (not OR/intraoperative — post-recovery only)
• No employment gaps of 90 or more days within the past 12 months
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs not accepted)
• All certifications must be current with no expiration within the first 30 days of assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled

Additional Information

• Responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care including assessment, care planning, patient and family education, and monitoring for changing patient conditions
• Must be willing to learn and take on charge nurse responsibilities
• Peritoneal dialysis experience is preferred
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential for this role
• Black scrubs required
• Flu vaccination is required for all travelers working between November 1 and April 1; exemptions must be client-approved
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed per 13-week contract; any time off must be made up during the assignment
• Candidates are expected to work at least one major holiday per contract (Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day; or Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day)
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced pay rate
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts; after that, a 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius is required
• The facility holds Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification, Primary Stroke Center Certification, and Missouri Level I STEMI Center designation