Graduate Nurse (GN)/ Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho/surgical, Weekend Option
Saint Francis Healthcare
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026
What the posting states
- Shift
- Full time (72 hours per 2 week pay period), Night Shift, 7pm to 7am, weekend option.
About this role
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Requirements
- Graduate of an approved professional nursing program
- BLS Certification
- Entry level - no prior experience required
Benefits
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus
- Up to $30,000 student loan repayment
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
- Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
- Earned Time Off (ETO) combining vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days
- Retirement benefits with SFHS immediate matching
- Education Assistance up to $5,000 per calendar year
- Employee Assistance Program
About the employer
You are looking at Saint Francis Healthcare in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. That is the firm ground: the name, the city, the state. Pay ranges, unit texture, scheduling rules, and new-grad structure are not in the record we have, so those…
What reviewers appreciate
- Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Missouri is a compact-license state
- Graduated state income tax with a top rate near 4.7%
What reviewers flag
- No usable pay data from current postings
- Residency, tuition support, loan help, and career ladder details are not listed
- Scheduling, float policy, EHR, and union status are unknown in the available record
Living in Cape Girardeau, MO
Cape Girardeau sits along the Mississippi River in southeastern Missouri, home to Southeast Missouri State University and a compact historic downtown. The riverfront city blends college-town energy with small-town Midwestern ease, making it a manageable landing spot for nurses seeking a quieter pace with regional healthcare opportunities.
- Metro price level · Cape Girardeau area
- 86.1
- 14% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $876/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
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Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?