Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse
Cape Girardeau, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,791/week

Posted 4 days ago

Overview

Start Date03/02/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,791/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Missouri Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Travel RN - ICU

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

The ICU nurse coordinates, plans, directs, and implements the nursing process in the delivery of patient care in the critical care setting.

Position Details

Specialty: ICU
Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
Shift: Night (7 PM - 7 AM)
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 (option for 48 hours per week upon request)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (up to 26 weeks upon request)
Number of Openings: 1
Weekend Requirements: Rotating every other weekend; Saturday and Sunday required unless otherwise approved
Call Requirements: None
Float Requirements: Will float within CTICU/ICU and any progressive unit as needed

Unit Information

Department: Medical Surgical ICU
Number of Beds: 14
Patient Ratios: 2 patients per 1 RN (max 3:1)
Equipment: Alaris pumps, Prismaflex CRRT machines, IABP Abbott, EPIC charting, Omnicell medication dispensing
EMR System: EPIC
Type of Patients: Fresh from OR CABG, neuro ventriculostomy, lumbar drains, prolonged ventilator or high oxygen demands, sepsis, TNK/stroke patients, CRRT

Required Qualifications

Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) license required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS
Experience: Minimum 1+ years ICU experience
Flu Vaccination: Required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (exemptions must be client approved)

Work Environment & Expectations

Dress Code: Black scrubs
Personality Fit: Competent, team player with good work ethic, flexible
Holidays: Expected to work at least one major summer or winter holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day)
Time Off: Up to 5 days off per 13-week contract can be automatically approved; additional time off requires leader approval and may need to be made up

Additional Notes

This facility is a Level 3 Emergency and Trauma Center with certifications including Comprehensive Cardiac Center and Primary Stroke Center.
Patient care involves critical and complex cases requiring strong ICU skills.

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1034 reviews)

222 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Cassie Jo is an absolute ROCKSTAR. She is on top of everything, insanely quick to respond, always ready to remedy any confusion or errors, such an incredible nurse advocate—will go to bat for you in the blink of an eye—as organized as anything I’ve ever seen, and just genuinely kind, caring, and compassionate. I seriously cannot say enough incredible things about her. She is the best and I am so thankful for all of her help, guidance, knowledge, organization, reassurance, skill, and friendliness.

Cons

absolutely NOTHING.

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

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Pediatrics (RN)

Review of Cassie Marchi on Feb 4, 2026

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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About Cape Girardeau, MO

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit 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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