Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Cape Girardeau, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63701!

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical Neurosciences (Night Shift)

Location

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 weeks (up to 26 weeks upon request) | Full-Time | Onsite | Nights 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 36 guaranteed hours per week | Weekend rotation required (every other full weekend)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, including nursing diagnosis, care objectives, and defined interventions for medical and surgical neuroscience patients (Parkinson's, stroke, lumbar, etc.)
• Monitor, record, and report changes in patient conditions; administer medications, wound care, and IV therapy including central line management
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; consult and coordinate as needed
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care services using EPIC EMR
• Assume or support charge nurse duties as needed; provide appropriate supervision and delegation to unlicensed assistive personnel and ancillary staff
• Promote patient safety through safety huddles, bedside shift report, adherence to infection-control protocols, and advocacy via chain of command

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale certification (may be completed at orientation)
• Flu vaccination required (November 1 – April 1)
• Willingness to assume or learn charge nurse responsibilities

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Neuroscience and stroke nursing experience highly preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR

Why Join Us

• Work within a nationally recognized, Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and Comprehensive Cardiac Center serving a vibrant Missouri community
• Gain specialized experience in a dedicated neurosciences unit with a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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