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NICU RN
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Saint Francis Medical Center

$2,172-2,462/week

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NICU Registered Nurse

Job Overview

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Hours per week: 36
Contract length: 13 weeks

Role Focus

NICU and couplet care experience required
Pediatric experience is a plus

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Missouri
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (1 year of experience)
NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Compliance and Onboarding Requirements

Background check covering the past 7 years, including all locations lived/worked, all aliases, and required searches
Education verification of highest level earned
State-specific Missouri search requirement
EPLS/GSA/SAM check
HHS/OIG check
National tech certification verification
NURSYS verification
Pass/fail testing administered onsite
Color blindness testing
Competency exam and medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Clear passport-style photo for badge
Influenza verification form and any applicable exemption form
E-learning completion and transcript submission
Physical exam
Mask fit test
TB screening documentation
Immunization/documentation requirements for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, tetanus/diphtheria/Tdap, and seasonal flu
Negative 10-panel drug screen
Employment application
Annual skills checklist

Facility

Saint Francis Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
287 beds

ADDRESS211 Saint Francis DriveCape Girardeau, MO 63703

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About Cape Girardeau, MO

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care 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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