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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

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

Details

• Neurosciences unit in a 245-bed Level 3 Emergency and Trauma Center, also designated as a Primary Stroke Center and Comprehensive Cardiac Center
• Medical and surgical neurological patient population including Parkinson's, stroke, and lumbar cases — no trauma patients
• 17-bed unit with a 1:6 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Standard expectation of every other full weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Floating required to Med/Surg and Progressive units per customary policy
• No on-call requirements
• EMR: Epic
• Standard equipment including IV pumps

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required (may be completed at orientation)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Neuro RN experience
• Charge nurse experience required, or willingness to take on charge duties
• IV therapy competency including care for central lines
• Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs are not accepted)
• No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled

Additional Information

• Neuro and stroke experience is highly preferred
• Black scrubs required
• Flu vaccination is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; exemptions must be client-approved
• Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) per 13-week contract is allowed and must be made up during the assignment
• Candidates should expect to work at least one major summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day) and/or one winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day)
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
• Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius is required
• Candidates will attend a Neuroscience Nursing course as assigned by the nurse manager
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and a patient-centered approach are important for success on this unit