Med Surg RN
Cape Girardeau, MO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,791/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
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
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (Med Surg) - Travel Position
Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks (3 months)
Shift: Nights
Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed (option for 48 hours per week)
Weekend Requirement: Alternating weekends (every other full weekend, Saturday and Sunday)
Holiday Requirement: Must work at least one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day)
Call Requirements: None
Unit & Role Information
- Department: Medical Unit (Clinical Decision Unit)
- Unit Beds: 8
- Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 4-6 patients
- Patient Type: Typical ER, observation/admission (not an ER position)
- EMR System: EPIC (highly preferred)
- Role Summary: Coordinate, plan, direct, and implement nursing care in a medical-surgical setting with a high volume of admissions
- Float Requirements: Customary float to any inpatient unit
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
- Minimum 1 year of Med Surg nursing experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Experience with EPIC EMR system
- ACLS certification preferred
- Team player with a pleasant, caring attitude focused on patient outcomes
Additional Information
- Dress Code: Black scrubs required
- Time Off: Up to 5 days off per 13-week contract automatically approved; additional time off requires leader approval and may need to be made up
- This is an auto-offer position, subject to final manager approval
Facility Highlights
- Level 3 Emergency and Trauma Center
- Comprehensive Cardiac Center with Joint Commission certification
- Primary Stroke Center with Gold Seal of Approval
- Missouri Level II Stroke Center and Level I STEMI Center designations
- Awarded B Grade in Spring 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Local Area Highlights
- Missouri Wall of Fame
- Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center
- Century Casino
- Lazy L Safari Park
- Riverfront Bridge Park
- Trail of Tears
- Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center
- Cape Rock Park
- Discovery Playhouse
- Melaina’s Magical Playland
- Blue Sky Vineyard
- Hunter Valley Winery
- Apple Creek Vineyard and Winery
- Painted Wren Art Gallery
- Riverside Pottery
Employer
Host Healthcare
249 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Kayla Trevino has been absolutely phenomenal as my recruiter. She’s quick to get on the contracts I’ve requested, responsive, and helpful. Kayla has displayed professionalism with every interaction. She has no issues bargaining to get as close to my needs as requested and keeps me updated with every development. I’m thrilled to have her in my corner and look forward to a continued partnership!
Cons
I have no cons with Kayla! The only thing I could say would be I hope Host acquires more contracts in my area so I can continue working with her.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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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.
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About Cape Girardeau, MO
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Cape Girardeau, MO here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 88°F and low of 68°F.
- Winter average high of 44°F and low of 26°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.
- Car-friendly city with minimal traffic.
- Limited public transportation options.
- 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.
- 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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