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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Neurosciences (Med/Surg Neuro) night shift position in Cape Girardeau, MO, requiring at least 1 year of experience and charge nurse capability.
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Neurosciences unit in a 245-bed Level 3 Emergency and Trauma Center, also designated as a Primary Stroke Center and Comprehensive Cardiac Center
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Medical and surgical neurological patient population including Parkinson's, stroke, and lumbar cases — no trauma patients
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17-bed unit with a 1:6 patient-to-nurse ratio
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Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Standard expectation of every other full weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
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Floating required to Med/Surg and Progressive units per customary policy
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No on-call requirements
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EMR: Epic
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Standard equipment including IV pumps
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Active MO RN license or compact RN license required
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Current BLS certification required; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required (may be completed at orientation)
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Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Neuro RN experience
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Charge nurse experience required, or willingness to take on charge duties
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IV therapy competency including care for central lines
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Valid U.S. Social Security Number required (Canadian SINs are not accepted)
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No gaps in employment of 90+ days within the past 12 months
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Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment unless documented renewal is scheduled
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Neuro and stroke experience is highly preferred
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Black scrubs required
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Flu vaccination is required for all travelers from November 1 through April 1; exemptions must be client-approved
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Up to 5 days of requested time off (RTO) per 13-week contract is allowed and must be made up during the assignment
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Candidates should expect to work at least one major summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day) and/or one winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day)
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Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but subject to a reduced bill rate
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Local candidates within 50 miles are limited to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts before a 1-year separation or transfer to a facility outside the 50-mile radius is required
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Candidates will attend a Neuroscience Nursing course as assigned by the nurse manager
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Strong teamwork, communication skills, and a patient-centered approach are important for success on this unit
