Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical RN
Cape Girardeau, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,855/week

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Overview

Start Date09/21/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration20 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,855/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Cape Girardeau, MO. This position involves delivering nursing care in a 23-bed post-surgical medical-surgical unit. The RN will support patients recovering from various surgical procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety.

Job Details

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Position: RN Medical Surgical Floor
Shift: Nights / 7p-7a / 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: BLS certification; minimum 1 year of post-surgical experience (not OR), including urology, ortho, general, and medical overflow; willingness to learn and take on charge; current licensure to practice as an RN.
Preferred Qualifications: Peri Dialysis experience
Additional Information: The role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care by developing nursing diagnoses, establishing care objectives, defining interventions, and supporting patients and families emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. The successful candidate will observe changing patient conditions, re-evaluate care plans, and communicate effectively as part of a team.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1309984. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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About

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.

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About Cape Girardeau, MO

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Cape Girardeau, MO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high of 88°F and low of 68°F.
Winter average high of 44°F and low of 26°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's size.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with minimal traffic.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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