Cardiac PCU Registered Nurse
Cape Girardeau, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,462/weekOverview
- Start Date08/11/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Nurse or Cardiac Stepdown Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse - PCU (Cape Girardeau, Missouri)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36
Job Description
- Must have cardiac nursing experience including:
- Cardiac drips
- Cardiothoracic surgeries
- Chest pain management
- Post cath lab interventions
- Other cardiac-specific diagnoses
- Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system required
- Work location within a 75-mile radius
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri (permanent license required; temporary licenses not accepted)
- Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA only)
- Cardiac nursing experience including:
- Cardiac drips
- Cardiothoracic surgeries
- Chest pain management
- Post cath lab interventions
- Other cardiac-specific diagnoses
- Experience with Epic electronic medical record system
- Must pass EPIC Pass/Fail testing onsite (2 attempts allowed)
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Mask fit test within 12 months of start (specific mask models required)
- Immunizations and titers:
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (or booster/declination as applicable)
- Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (or booster/declination as applicable)
- Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer, or declination
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Required if applicable (e.g., NICU/Family Birthplace placements)
- Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season or approved exemption documentation
- 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 required regardless of TB status
- Completion of facility-specific e-learning modules prior to start
- 2 professional references required
- Annual skills checklist required
Background and Compliance Checks
- 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, including all locations lived/worked and all aliases
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 60 days of start
- Education verification of highest degree completed
- Missouri state-specific employment database search within 60 days of start
Additional Requirements
- Clear, passport-style photo for badge
- Employment application required
- Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
- Color blindness test (online acceptable)
- Core competency exams as applicable
Notes
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
- Temporary nursing licenses are not accepted; permanent RN license must be verified.
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
2 nurses found this helpful
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Cape Girardeau, MO
As a Travel Cardiac Progressive Care Unit 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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