Med Surg RN Job in Cape Girardeau, MO

Saint Francis Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for its 40-bed Medical Surgical Neuro unit in Cape Girardeau, MO. This is a 91-day travel assignment working 3x12 night shifts, with weekly pay of $2,434.

Role Overview

You will provide direct care to adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including CVA, TIA, AMS, and general medical conditions. The unit specializes in neuro surgeries and neuro PIN patients, requiring strong assessment and critical thinking skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage patient loads of 5–6 patients per shift
• Administer blood products and manage central line blood draws
• Provide tracheostomy care and traumatic brain injury management
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and manage arterial blood gases
• Operate BiPAP/CPAP equipment and high-flow nasal cannula
• Perform wound care and wound vac management
• Coordinate with float assignments as needed
• Maintain Epic charting documentation

Required Qualifications

• Current, permanent RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Surgical experience in urology, trauma, orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, or related fields
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records

Schedule & Expectations

You will work every other weekend with weekend coverage required throughout the assignment. Pre-approved time off is limited to one request per contract, with restricted time off during holidays. Temporary licenses are not accepted.

Support & Resources

The unit provides interdisciplinary support through physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, radiology, and social services to support your clinical practice.