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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63701!

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical Surgical Neurosciences (Nights)

Location

Cape Girardeau, MO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 weeks (extension up to 26 weeks upon request) | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Expected 36 hours/week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans for medical and surgical neuroscience patients, including those with Parkinson's, stroke, and lumbar conditions (no trauma)
• Monitor, record, and report changes in patient conditions to the appropriate healthcare team members; recognize adverse signs and symptoms and respond quickly in emergency situations
• Administer medications, wound care, and IV therapy, including care for central lines; monitor patients for reactions or side effects
• Document patient care services accurately using EPIC EMR
• Assume or support Charge Nurse duties as needed; float to Med Surg and Progressive care units per customary float requirements
• Educate patients and families on health topics, disease prevention, discharge instructions, and self-care skills; promote a culture of safety through bedside shift report and safety huddles

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required (may be completed at orientation)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Charge nurse experience or willingness to learn and take on charge duties
• Flu vaccination required for assignments running November 1 – April 1 (exemptions must be client-approved)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Neuro and stroke nursing experience highly preferred
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills with a patient-centered, attentive approach to care

Why Join Us

• Work within a recognized neuroscience and stroke program at a facility holding Primary Stroke Center Certification and multiple state-level designations for time-critical diagnosis care
• Cape Girardeau offers a variety of local attractions including riverfront parks, wineries, nature centers, and family entertainment — a great destination for travel clinicians

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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