Travel Contract

PCU RN
Cape Girardeau, MO
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

$2,222/week

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Overview

Start Date11/03/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

4% higher than average Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Nurse pay in Missouri

Estimated total pay

$2,222/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Life insurance

Qualifications

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Required

Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other

1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years

Other qualifications

License

Missouri Nursing License

Description

PCU Registered Nurse

Overview

Travel/Contract role in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
13-week assignment
Night shift: 3x12 hours, 19:00–7:00
36 hours per week
75-mile radius rule

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Missouri
PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience working with Cardiac patients
Experience with cardiac drips
Experience with cardiothoracic surgeries
Experience with chest pain management
Experience with post cath lab interventions
Experience with high ratios - 1:5 or 1:6
Experience with Epic

Preferred

BLS is highly preferred

Compliance and Pre-Start Requirements

Background check covering the past 7 years, including all locations lived/worked and all aliases
EPLS/GSA/SAM check
HHS/OIG check
Missouri state-specific search
NURSYS verification
Tech Cert Verification - National within 30 days of start
Pass/Fail testing for EPIC
Medication test/pharmacology competency exam, as applicable
Color blind testing
Competency exam, as applicable
Photo for badge
Influenza verification form
E-learning completion and transcript
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Mask fit test within 12 months of start
Negative TB screening or chest X-ray
TB questionnaire
Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B documentation
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
Flu vaccination or approved exemption documentation for the current flu season
Employment application
Annual skills checklist
Missouri MO EDL search results within 60 days of start

Employer

Travel Nurses, Inc.

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Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search

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About

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$503–5,999/week

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About Cape Girardeau, MO

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Cape Girardeau, MO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high of 88°F and low of 68°F.
Winter average high of 44°F and low of 26°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with minimal traffic.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Cape Girardeau is a diverse city with a wide age range.
Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries, live music venues, recreational sports leagues, and outdoor activities along the Mississippi River.

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