Registered Nurse Med Surg Neuro
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Southeast Hospital

Registered Nurse (Med Surg Neuro) - Travel Position

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Unit: Neurosciences (Neuro Floor)

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (up to 26 weeks upon request)
• Shift: Nights, 7 PM – 7 AM
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed (option for 48 hours/week upon request)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other full weekend (Saturday and Sunday), unless otherwise approved
• Holiday Requirement: Must work at least one major summer or winter holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day)
• Number of Openings: 3
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Unit Beds: 17
• Float Requirements: Will float to Med Surg and Progressive Care units as customary
• EMR System: EPIC

Unit & Patient Population

• Medical and Surgical Neuro patients including Parkinson’s, Stroke, Lumbar cases
• No trauma patients on this unit
• Equipment includes IV pumps and other customary neuro equipment

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg nursing experience within the last year
• Experience in charge nurse roles or demonstrated competency in charge responsibilities
• Competency in IV therapy, including central line management

Job Responsibilities

• Develop nursing diagnoses and care plans; establish nursing care objectives and interventions
• Provide physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families
• Monitor, record, and report patient symptoms and changes in condition
• Administer medications, wound care, IV therapy (including central lines), and other personalized interventions
• Prepare patients for exams and assist as needed; explain procedures and discharge instructions
• Maintain safe patient care environment by adhering to infection control, medication administration, and safety protocols
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with healthcare team members
• Supervise and delegate duties to unlicensed assistive personnel and ancillary staff
• Promote patient safety and act as patient advocate
• Document patient care accurately in medical records
• Attend Neuroscience Nursing course as assigned

Work Environment & Culture

• Team-oriented with emphasis on good communication and attentiveness to patient outcomes
• Dress code requires black scrubs
• No call requirements

Additional Notes

• Up to 5 days off per 13-week contract can be automatically approved; additional time off requires leadership approval and may need to be made up
• Block shift requests considered but not guaranteed

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuro unit with a focus on stroke and neurological conditions, supporting a collaborative healthcare team in a Level 3 Emergency and Trauma Center environment.