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Medical Surgical Unit - Travel Registered Nurse- $2570 per week.. Job in Cape Girardeau Gr8Jobs
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,002 / year median in Missouri
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Shift:
7:00 PM- 7:00
AM Experience:
- 24 months of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.
- 12 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience.
- 3 months of Epic experience is preferred.
Requirements:
- Candidates must have a Missouri license or compact license (required after submission).
- This role will require floating to multiple units
- Local & travel allowed. Candidates living
- COVID vaccination required after submission. Declinations not accepted.
- 12 months gap required between for Staff at
Program:
HealthTrust Program- Mercy (MO) and no current placement allowed at
Program:
HealthTrust Program- Mercy (MO).
- 12 months gap required between for Per Diem at
Program:
HealthTrust Program- Mercy (MO) and no current placement allowed at
Program:
HealthTrust Program- Mercy (MO).
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience:
- Must have charge experience or be willing to learn and take on charge duties.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Neuro and stroke experience highly preferred.
Special Requests:
- Block requests are considered, but never guaranteed.
- Requested time off: up to 5 days in each 13 weeks can be automatically approved; anything more is subject to approval prior to confirmation and must be made up at the end of the assignment.
Unit Details:
- Medical and surgical neuro patients including Parkinson's, stroke, and lumbar cases. No trauma.
- Uses customary equipment, including IV pumps.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week at the request of the candidate.
- Every other full weekend required; Saturday and Sunday will be required unless otherwise approved prior to confirmation.
- Candidates should be expected to work at least one of the major summer holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day) or winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day).
Floating Requirements:
- Customary floating to Med Surg and Progressive.
Details:
AUTO OFFER
- NO
INTERVIEW
: This is an auto-offer position. You will likely not interview with the facility prior to receiving an offer. However, an interview can be arranged upon request. All time off requests must be submitted at application. Scheduling requests must be worked out with the manager directly upon starting the assignment. Any offers for this job will require a clear "Yes" or "No" response from the nurse within 24hrs or the offer must be declined. 5 days maximum time off.Facility holidays:
09/07/2026, 11/26/2026, 12/25/2026, 12/31/2026, 01/01/2027, 05/31/2027, 07/04/2027.Number of holidays allowed off:
1 2 Charge/Lead references required from within the last 12 months Driver's license requiredCertifications:
- NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)