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: 15 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical / Surgical Unit (Night Shift)

Location

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 hours per week guaranteed | 13-week assignment (up to 26 weeks upon request) | Projected Start: July 27, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care to post-surgical patients including urology, orthopedic, and general surgery populations, as well as medical overflow patients
• Develop nursing diagnoses, establish care objectives, and define and implement nursing interventions
• Provide physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families
• Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and self-care skills
• Monitor and document changing patient conditions, reassess care objectives, and communicate findings to the care team
• Demonstrate willingness to take on charge nurse responsibilities as needed; float customarily to Med Surg and Progressive units

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of post-surgical nursing experience (post-recovery, not OR)
• Current BLS certification
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Flu vaccination required November 1 – April 1 (exemptions must be client approved)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; must be a collaborative team player

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Peri-dialysis experience
• Prior charge nurse experience or demonstrated leadership on a Med Surg unit

Why Join Us

• Join a 245-bed Level 3 Emergency and Trauma Center that holds Joint Commission certifications for Cardiac and Primary Stroke care, and state-level designations as a Level II Stroke Center and Level I STEMI Center
• Work in Cape Girardeau, Missouri — a vibrant riverfront community offering outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, wineries, and family-friendly entertainment