Travel Contract

Cardiothoracic ICU RN
Cape Girardeau, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,201/week

Posted 5 days ago

Overview

Start Date03/16/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

4% higher than average Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular ICU Nurse pay in Missouri

Estimated total pay

$2,201/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 - Cardiothoracic ICU

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evening (7pm – 7am)
Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed (option for 48 hours/week)
Weekend Requirements: Every other full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) required unless otherwise approved
Holiday Requirements: Must work at least one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day)
Call Requirements: None
Float Requirements: Will float to ICU and any progressive unit as needed

Unit Information

Unit: Cardiothoracic ICU
Beds: 14 (expanding soon to 26)
Patient Ratios: Typically 1:2, may vary during shift
Equipment: CRRT machine, Abbott Balloon pump, External Vent Drain, Impella, PrismaFlex
EMR System: EPIC
Patient Population: Heart surgery (including open heart, CABG), Neuro (stroke, brain surgery)

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience with Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

Job Summary

Provide comprehensive nursing care including:

Developing nursing diagnoses and care plans
Delivering physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families
Monitoring and reassessing patient conditions and care objectives

Preferred Candidate Attributes

Competent and flexible team player
Strong work ethic

Additional Notes

Up to 5 days off per 13-week contract can be automatically approved; additional time off requires approval and may need to be made up
Scrub color: Black
No call requirements

Prior travel experience: 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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About Cape Girardeau, MO

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU 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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