Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Cape Girardeau, MO | Nights (3x12)

Mercy Hospital Southeast Cape Girardeau, MO
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Travel RN
Med Surg Nurse in Cape Girardeau, MO
Weekly Pay
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$1,854
Specialty
Med Surg
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
08/24
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Med Surg travel nurse job in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Mercy Hospital Southeast. This role pays $1,854 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

As the Med Surg registered nurse on this assignment, you'll prioritize care across a varied medical-surgical caseload, administer ordered medications and treatments, educate patients and families, and manage admissions, discharges, and safe care transitions.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Med Surg travel nurse job in Cape Girardeau, MO, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Mercy Hospital Southeast
  • Location: Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • EMR System: Epic

Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions, including postoperative care when assigned
  • Perform thorough assessments and monitor for changes in condition, escalating concerns promptly
  • Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
  • Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the interdisciplinary care team

Travel Med Surg Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Med Surg experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Missouri and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Med Surg Travel Nurse Jobs Near Cape Girardeau, MO

Are there other Med Surg travel nursing jobs near Cape Girardeau, Missouri?

Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Med Surg travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.

If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.

What are the certification requirements for this Med Surg travel nurse job?
All Med Surg travel nurse jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS). Many facilities will also require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can confirm exactly what’s needed for this role.
Does my Med Surg background meet the experience requirements for this job?
Travel Med Surg jobs typically require at least 2 years of recent experience caring for multiple patients with varied medical conditions and care needs. Facilities may also look for experience with post-operative care, patient education, discharge planning, or telemetry, depending on the unit. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
Is a Missouri license necessary for this travel assignment?
No—Missouri belongs to the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an active multistate RN license covers this assignment. Applying by endorsement instead? Sequence and accuracy matter: apply through MOPRO before registering for fingerprints, and make sure your name, birth date, and Social Security number match across both systems, or the fingerprint step may have to be repeated. Our Missouri Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Licensing in Missouri

Compact license accepted. Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the Missouri Licensing Center →

Explore Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape Girardeau, MO faces the Mississippi River with I-55 access and commercial flights at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Many travelers looking for travel RN jobs identify consistent openings across community settings that serve the river counties. Travel nursing jobs align with a downtown grid where errands cluster around core corridors. Popular nearby areas for travelers include Jackson, Scott City, and Perryville. In Missouri, riverfront streets and a local airport help clinicians match housing to shift sites while keeping daily trips short, leaving room for quick resets along the levee and neighborhood parks.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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