Medical-Surgical Neuro RN
Cape Girardeau, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Nurse - Neuro (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Neuro-focused Medical Surgical unit.
• Patient diagnoses include CVA (stroke), TIA, AMS, and general medical conditions.
• Care for patients with neuro-specific diagnoses such as neuro-trauma, neurosurgery, stroke, and Neuro-PIN.
• Patient ratio typically ranges from 1:5 to 1:6.
• Unit involves neuro surgeries and specialized neuro patient care.
• Strong proficiency with Epic electronic health record system is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with recent Med Surg experience within the last year.
• Experience in neurology, trauma, and neurosurgery nursing.
• Current certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Proficiency and experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 60 days of start.
• Education verification of highest degree.
• Missouri state-specific electronic data license (MO EDL) search.
• Two professional references required.
• Employment application required.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 5 years and TB questionnaire within 1 year.
• Annual TB questionnaire regardless of TB status.
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved mask models).
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or declination)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required if applicable (within 10 years).
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Sept 1 – Mar 31) or approved exemption.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.

Additional Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge.
• Completion of facility-specific e-learning modules prior to start.
• Acknowledgement of Epic Pass/Fail testing.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Color blindness testing (online acceptable).
• Core HIPAA and compliance testing for subcontractors.

Notes

• Block scheduling accommodations will be attempted.
• 75-mile radius rule applies for travel.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This role is ideal for experienced neuro medical-surgical RNs comfortable with night shifts and specialized neuro patient care in a travel/contract setting.