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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room

Saint Francis Healthcare

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026

What this might mean for you

Saint Francis Healthcare is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the posting states

Shift
Nights
Weekends, holidays, call
Weekends: every other

About this role

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Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, Patient Care Manager, Director, and Vice President of Patient Care, the Registered Nurse administers individualized age-appropriate patient care to the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and adult patient according to the established nursing standards and Nurse Practice Act of Missouri.

Skills for this role

emergency carepatient treatmentneonate carepediatric careadolescent caregeriatric careadult patient carehealthcare team collaborationnursing policy complianceverbal and written communication

Certifications

BLSACLSPALSTNCC

Requirements

  • Licensed to practice as a RN in the State of Missouri
  • Graduate of an approved professional nursing program; BSN preferred
  • Licensed to practice as a RN in the State of Missouri
  • BLS Certification required
  • ACLS, PALS, & TNCC will be obtained within one year of hire
  • Experience consistent with the Professional Advancement Program
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to collaborate with the healthcare team
  • Night Shift, 7pm to 7am, every other weekend and holiday rotation

Benefits

  • Up to $10,000 sign on bonus or $30,000 in student loan repayment
  • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision
  • Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
  • Earned Time Off (ETO) combining vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days
  • Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
  • Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts

About the employer

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Saint Francis Healthcare
Hospital

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…

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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
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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.

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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

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for 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?
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