Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Cape Girardeau, MO

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical Neurosciences (Night Shift)

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Contract | 13 weeks (up to 26 weeks upon request) | Nights 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 36 guaranteed hours per week | Onsite

• 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
• Collaborate and communicate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• 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 patient and family education on health topics, disease prevention, procedures, and discharge instructions
• Assume or support charge nurse duties as needed; appropriately delegate tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel and ancillary staff

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale certification (may be completed at orientation)
• Flu vaccination required November 1 – April 1 (exemptions subject to client approval)
• Willingness to float to Med Surg and Progressive Care units as needed

• Neuroscience and stroke nursing experience highly preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience or demonstrated willingness to take on charge responsibilities
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR

• Work in a certified Primary Stroke Center and comprehensive cardiac facility serving a vibrant Missouri community with a wide range of local attractions and outdoor activities
• Opportunity for contract extension up to 26 weeks with block scheduling requests considered