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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Neuroscience night shift position requiring at least 1 year of experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Neurosciences unit of a 17-bed hospital floor
• Patient population includes medical and surgical neuro cases such as Parkinson's, stroke, and lumbar conditions with no trauma patients
• Maintains a 1:6 patient ratio
• Uses customary equipment including IV pumps
• Utilizes EPIC EMR system
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend work required as needed, with standard expectation of every other full weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Customary floating to Med Surg and Progressive units required

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required (can be completed during orientation)
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in the specialty required
• Charge experience preferred or willingness to take on charge duties required
• Neuro and stroke experience highly preferred
• IV therapy competency including central line care required
• Strong teamwork and communication skills required

Additional Information

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care including assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation for neuroscience patients
• Administer medications, wound care, and other personalized interventions while monitoring for reactions or side effects
• Provide patient and family education on conditions, treatments, and self-care
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate and adjust patient care plans as needed
• Supervise and delegate duties to unlicensed assistive personnel and ancillary staff
• Attend a Neuroscience Nursing course as assigned by the nurse manager
• Black scrub color required
• Holiday coverage required for at least one major summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day) and one winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day)
• Up to 5 days of requested time off per 13-week contract may be approved, with additional time made up at the end of the assignment
• First-time travelers may be considered if they meet experience requirements
• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1, with exemptions subject to facility approval