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Medical-Surgical RN (Surgical)
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Saint Francis Medical Center

$2,232-2,398/week
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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks


Job Requirements

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse
  • Experience: Must have surgical experience including urology, trauma, orthopedic, general surgery, ENT, and other surgical diagnoses.
  • Certifications:
    • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
  • Radius Rule: 75 miles radius

Required Documentation & Compliance

  • Licensure:
    • Permanent Missouri RN license required (temporary licenses not accepted)
    • NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
  • Background Checks:
    • 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
    • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 60 days of start
    • Missouri State Mandated EDL Search within 60 days of start
  • Health Requirements:
    • Physical exam within 1 year of start
    • Negative TB test (PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 5 years and TB questionnaire within 1 year
    • Fit mask test within 12 months of start (specific mask models required)
    • TDAP vaccine required for NICU and Family Birthplace placements (within 10 years)
    • Flu vaccination required during flu season (Sept 1 - Mar 31) or approved exemption
    • Immunizations or positive titers required for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
    • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
  • Competency & Skills:
    • EPIC Pass/Fail testing administered onsite (2 attempts allowed)
    • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
    • Color blind testing (Relias online exam acceptable)
    • Annual skills checklist required
  • Other:
    • Clear, passport-style photo for badge
    • Completion of facility-specific e-learning within 3-5 days of receiving access
    • 2 professional references required
    • Employment application required

Notes

  • Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
  • Temporary licenses are not accepted; permanent license must be in hand at submission.
  • Candidates must comply with all facility-specific documentation and health requirements to be cleared for assignment.

Facility

Saint Francis Medical Center

3.4rating(17 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Saint Francis Medical Center

3.0rating
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Med Surg (RN)
Contract Position
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DetailsVerification data is contributed by healthcare professionals like you, who leave reviews on Vivian.
  • 1:5 Patient ratioVerified by 17 Vivian users
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 287 beds
ADDRESS211 Saint Francis DriveCape Girardeau, MO 63703
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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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