Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,692 per week

TotalMed

Cape Girardeau (MO)

Hybrid

USD 114,000 - 159,000

Full time

14 days+

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Weekly pay

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401k retirement plan

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Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

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Job summary

A top travel nursing agency is seeking an experienced Med Surg RN for a travel nursing position in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The role involves conducting patient assessments, providing bedside care, and administering medications. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of nursing experience and BLS certification. This position offers weekly pay, guaranteed hours, and benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

Must have BLS certification.
Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg nursing experience required.
Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care.
Assist in discharge planning and patient education initiatives.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection.
Administer medications and report adverse reactions.
Provide bedside care for various patient types.
Educate patients on surgical procedures.
Educate patients on surgical procedures and post-op care.
Participate in discharge planning per physician orders.

Skills

BLS certification

1+ year of nursing experience

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Patient care skills

Discharge planning

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 03/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

As a MedSurg RN, you will conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on patients' immediate conditions or needs. MedSurg RNs perform ongoing assessments and appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician. Documenting patient findings and providing education and support to patients' families is essential to this travel nurse position.

As a Medical Surgical Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre‑ and post‑op patients.
Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
Prepare equipment and aid physician during examination and treatment of patient.
Educate patients on surgical procedures.
Participate in discharge planning and initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician.

Medical Surgical Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs will work in a fast‑paced environment treating patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

Requirements*: BLS, 1 Year

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1379789. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Medical/Surgical - MedSurg RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly‑skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short‑staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

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