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Med Surg RN
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Southeast Hospital

$1,635-1,940/week
Posted 7 days ago
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RN – Med Surg Neuro

Location

  • Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Assignment Details

  • Travel position
  • 13-week contract
  • Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
  • 36 guaranteed hours per week
  • Weekend coverage as needed
  • Floating required to Med Surg and Progressive units

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Missouri
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Med Surg experience within the last year
  • 1 year of Med Surg experience
  • Experience in Charge roles
  • BLS
  • NIH certification, which may be completed at orientation
  • IV therapy competency including care for central lines

Preferred Experience

  • Neuro experience
  • Stroke experience

Unit Overview

  • Neuro Med Surg unit
  • 17 beds
  • Patient ratio: 1:6
  • Typical patient population includes medical and surgical neuro patients such as Parkinson’s, stroke, and lumbar cases
  • No trauma patients

Additional Expectations

  • Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1, unless client-approved exemption is obtained
  • Black scrubs required
  • Every other full weekend is the standard expectation
  • At least one major summer or winter holiday is expected to be worked
  • Up to 5 days off in each 13-week period may be automatically approved
  • IV therapy competency, including central line care, is part of the role
  • Neuroscience nursing course attendance may be assigned by the nurse manager

Facility

Southeast Hospital

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1 nurse recommends working with Southeast Hospital

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Southeast Hospital
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 222 beds
ADDRESS1701 Lacey StreetCape Girardeau, MO 63701
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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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