Medical-Surgical RN
Cape Girardeau, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,915/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical Floor located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This position involves delivering comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions. The role requires providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families while ensuring quality and safety standards are upheld.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM; minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification; NIH certification (can be completed at orientation); minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical setting; current nursing license; willingness to learn and perform charge duties if not already experienced in charge roles.
- Preferred Qualifications: Neuro and Stroke experience highly preferred.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to Med Surg and Progressive Care units.
- Additional Information: Flu vaccination is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1, with exemptions subject to client approval. The facility has 17 beds with patient ratios approximately 1:6, utilizing standard equipment including IV pumps, and employs the EPIC electronic medical record system. The nursing role involves monitoring patient symptoms, administering medications, assisting with examinations, and maintaining compliance with safety and accreditation standards. Candidates should have good communication skills, be attentive, caring, and capable of working well within a team. The dress code is scrubs in black.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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