Travel Med Surg RN - $1,823 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

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) | Nights 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 36 guaranteed hours per week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans including nursing diagnosis, care objectives, and defined interventions for medical and surgical neuroscience patients (e.g., Parkinson's, stroke, lumbar conditions)
• Monitor, record, and report changes in patient conditions; administer medications, wound care, and IV therapy including central line management
• Consult and coordinate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
• Maintain a safe patient care environment by adhering to infection-control protocols, medication administration procedures, and regulatory standards including Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
• Provide education to patients and families regarding health conditions, medications, procedures, and self-care; support patients physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually
• Assume or support charge nurse duties as needed; appropriately supervise and delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel and ancillary staff

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Neuroscience and stroke nursing experience highly preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and patient-centered approach

Why Join Us

• Work in a nationally recognized facility holding Primary Stroke Center certification and multiple quality designations, providing exposure to a high-acuity, specialized neuroscience patient population
• Enjoy the amenities of Cape Girardeau, Missouri — a vibrant riverfront community offering parks, wineries, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #765136. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others