Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Cape Girardeau, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,840/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care on a neurological surgical floor within a healthcare facility. The RN will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to professional standards.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification; NIH certification can be completed during orientation; minimum 1 year of nursing experience, including charge experience or willingness to learn charge duties; Missouri nursing licensure or eligibility; location in the United States
- Preferred Qualifications: Neuro and Stroke care experience highly preferred
- Float: Float rotation may be required to Medical-Surgical and Progressive units
- Additional Information: The role involves caring for patients with neurological conditions such as Parkinsons, Stroke, Lumbar issues, and others. The position requires excellent teamwork, communication, attentiveness, and patient care skills. Candidates must be willing to participate in scheduled neuroscience nursing courses as assigned. Travelers must have received flu vaccinations between November 1 and April 1, with exemptions approved by the client.
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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