Med/Surg RN in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Cape Girardeau, MO
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,601/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $44.47
- Weekly
- $1,601
- Yearly (full-time)
- $83,252
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $44.47/hour — 13% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri ($39.32/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri right now
- 1,058 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Missouri from 6 agencies, 21 of them in Cape Girardeau.
- Pay in these listings: $13.38 – $85.76/hour, median $54.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Missouri: $39.32/hour ($81,786/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Registered Nurse on a medical-surgical neuro unit in Cape Girardeau. You will care for patients with neurological and surgical conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and lumbar conditions, while monitoring changing symptoms, administering medications, providing wound and IV therapy, and coordinating individualized care plans. The night shift runs from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with customary floating to Med Surg and Progressive Care. Neuro or stroke experience is highly preferred, and charge experience—or a willingness to learn charge responsibilities—is required. Black scrubs, BLS certification, and a collaborative approach are part of the assignment.
Weather
Specific weather information was not provided. Cape Girardeau offers opportunities to enjoy outdoor attractions, scenic areas, and local destinations during your assignment.
Fun Things To Do
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Riverfront outing: Explore Riverfront Bridge Park and Cape Rock Park.
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Local discovery: Visit the Missouri Wall of Fame and Discovery Playhouse.
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Day trip: Tour Blue Sky Vineyard, Hunter Valley Winery, or Apple Creek Vineyard and Winery.
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Day trip: Visit the Trail of Tears for a scenic and historic outing.
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Family fun: Spend a day at Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center or Lazy L Safari Park.
Job Specifics
City and State: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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