Neuro Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Southeast Hospital

Travel RN - Neuro (Med Surg Neuro)

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks (up to 26 weeks upon request)
Shift: Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 (48 hours available upon request)
Weekend Requirements: Every other full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) expected
Time Off: Up to 5 days per 13-week contract automatically approved; additional time off requires approval and must be made up
Holiday Requirements: Expected to work at least one major summer or winter holiday

Unit & Patient Information

• Department: Neurosciences
• Specialty: Medical Surgical Neuro
• Number of Openings: 2
• Number of Beds: 17
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Patient Types: Medical and Surgical Neuro (e.g., Parkinson’s, Stroke, Lumbar); no trauma patients
• Equipment: Standard, including IV pumps
• EMR System: EPIC

Required Certifications & Experience

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience
• Required Certifications: BLS, NIH (can be completed at orientation)
• Must have charge nurse experience or willingness to learn and take on charge duties
• Neuro and Stroke experience highly preferred

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care by developing nursing diagnoses, care objectives, and interventions
• Provide physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families
• Monitor, record, and report patient symptoms and changes
• Collaborate with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
• Modify treatment plans based on patient responses
• Administer medications, wound care, IV therapy (including central lines), and other interventions
• Prepare patients for exams and explain procedures/treatments/discharge instructions
• Maintain safe patient care environment and adhere to infection control and medication policies
• Document patient care accurately in records
• Act as patient advocate and promote a culture of safety
• Supervise and delegate duties to unlicensed assistive personnel and ancillary staff
• Attend Neuroscience Nursing course as assigned
• Comply with Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety Goals

Float Requirements

• Customary float to Med Surg and Progressive Care units

Personality & Dress Code

• Good team worker with strong communication skills
• Attentive and caring toward patient outcomes
• Scrub Color: Black

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (exemptions require approval)
• Facility is a Level 3 Emergency and Trauma Center with certifications including Primary Stroke Center and STEMI Center designations

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for RNs with neuro and med-surg experience who are interested in travel assignments in a supportive, team-oriented environment.