Travel STEP RN - Step Down Registered Nurse
Cape Girardeau, MO
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General
Posted Jun 19 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- Stepdown
- Contract
- 13 weeks
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Term
- 13 weeks · starts May 25, 2026 · Travel
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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Pay
- Relocation
- Help offered
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About this role
Focus Staff is seeking a Step Down Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Cape Girardeau, MO. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Step Down setting.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Start Date: 05/25/2026
- Shift: 3x12 Nights
Benefits for Travel Step Down RNs
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
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- Licensure reimbursement
- Travel reimbursement
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive pay
- Referral bonus
- Holiday bonus
Requirements
- 1 Year of Experience, 2 Preferred
- Valid MO RN License
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS
- Eligible to work in the United States
About Focus Staff
Focus Staff is a traveler-first nurse and healthcare staffing agency! We prioritize the needs of our travelers, giving you complete control over your journey. Our mission is to help you create the life you love, explore the country and do what you do best, help others.
Interested in becoming a traveler with Focus Staff? Discover why travelers choose us, apply today!
All-Star Status
- Dallas 100 (Multiple Years in a Row)
- Inc. 5000
- Middle Market 50
- Certified by The Joint Commission
- Best of Staffing Talent Satisfaction 2022
- Best of Staffing Client Satisfaction 2022
- Fastest-Growing US Staffing Firms 2017
If you’re seeking a Travel Step Down Nurse position in Cape Girardeau, MO and are looking to work with an agency that will listen to your needs and career goals, then Focus Staff is the right place to be. We are proud of our ability to build relationships with all our healthcare professionals, whether you’re seeking travel assignments, PR or permanent positions.
We Offer
- Immediate Openings
- Weekly Pay through Direct Deposits
- Flexible Schedules
- Day and Night Shifts Available
- Competitive Compensation
- Guaranteed Hours (based on employer)
- Travel Assistance
- Dedicated/Responsive Recruiters
- Day One Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Generous Housing Stipend
- 24/7 Support
- Company Provided Housing Options
- Referral Bonus ($600)
- Loyalty Bonus ($1,200)
- Discounts/Coupons to Hotels
- Access to Jobs in all 50 States
- Painless Credentialing Process
- U. S. A.-based Company
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Joint Commission Certified
- Licensure Reimbursement
- Pet-Friendly
- Access to Discounts, Rewards, and more
Application details and notices
Other Information
- Job Title: Travel Step Down Nurse
- Employment Time: Contract/Travel
- Date Posted: 03/05/2026 06:20:31 PM
- Valid Through: 08/24/2026
- Job City: Cape Girardeau
- Job State: MO
- Job Country: USA
- Shift: 3x12 Nights
- Job ID: a0xVt00000JJKJVIA5
- Hiring Organization: Focus Staff
Focus Staff is an EEO/AA (Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action) Employer.
Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates can change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, experience, etc.
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Requirements
- 1 Year of Experience, 2 Preferred
- Valid MO RN License
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS
- Eligible to work in the United States
Benefits highlights
- Dental
- Vision
Place
- City
- Cape Girardeau, MO
- Median rent
- $876/mo
- Local household income
- $55,658/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% below the national average
- Address
- Cape Girardeau, MO, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Cape Girardeau area index 86.1, where 100 is the national average.
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Focus Staff is a travel healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Asheville, NC, that connects registered nurses with travel contract assignments across multiple states. The agency positions itself as 'traveler-first,' focusing on providing nurses with flexible travel opportunities in specialties such…
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