Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care on a neurological surgical floor within a healthcare facility. The RN will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to professional standards.
Job Details
Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification; NIH certification can be completed during orientation; minimum 1 year of nursing experience, including charge experience or willingness to learn charge duties; Missouri nursing licensure or eligibility; location in the United States
Preferred Qualifications: Neuro and Stroke care experience highly preferred
Float: Float rotation may be required to Medical-Surgical and Progressive units
Additional Information: The role involves caring for patients with neurological conditions such as Parkinsons, Stroke, Lumbar issues, and others. The position requires excellent teamwork, communication, attentiveness, and patient care skills. Candidates must be willing to participate in scheduled neuroscience nursing courses as assigned. Travelers must have received flu vaccinations between November 1 and April 1, with exemptions approved by the client.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date: 2026-08-27
Cross Country Job ID #1294603. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Cape Girardeau, MO
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neurologyunmatched
Neuroscienceunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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