Travel Contract

Registered Nurse Med Surg Clinical Decision Unit
Cape Girardeau, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$1,791/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start Date05/11/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • 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

Description

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Position Overview

  • Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)
  • Unit: Clinical Decision Unit (Medical Unit)
  • Shift: Nights
  • Weekend Hours: Alternating
  • Call Requirements: None
  • Float Requirements: Customary, any inpatient unit
  • Patient Ratio: 1:4-6
  • Number of Beds on Unit: 8
  • EMR System: EPIC

Job Description

  • Coordinate, plan, direct, and implement the nursing process in the delivery of patient care in a medical-surgical setting.
  • Manage a high volume of admissions.
  • This is not an Emergency Room position.
  • Typical patients include ER, observation, and admission cases.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Missouri
  • Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • BLS certification required
  • Customary float experience to any inpatient unit

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with EPIC highly preferred.
  • ACLS certification preferred.

Work Environment & Culture

  • Team player attitude, willing to help, pleasant and caring towards patient outcomes.
  • Dress code: Black scrubs required.

Additional Information

  • Weekly guaranteed hours: 36 hours
  • Facility is a Level 3 Emergency and Trauma Center with multiple certifications and designations related to cardiac and stroke care.

This opportunity is ideal for RNs with solid Med Surg experience looking for a travel assignment in a supportive team environment with a focus on patient care in a clinical decision unit setting.

Employer

Host Healthcare

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225 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

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About

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.

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About Cape Girardeau, MO

As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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