Travel Nursing in Cape Girardeau, MO

5 openings from $1,917–$3,037/week in Cape Girardeau, MO — Cath Lab, Med-Surg, Rehab. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.

5 openings from $1,917–$3,037/week right now.

Cost of living in Cape Girardeau

Prices in Cape Girardeau, MO-IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 14% lower overall.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Cape Girardeau

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Cape Girardeau is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Cape Girardeau is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.

Licensing

Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.

Open assignments in Cape Girardeau

• Cath Lab RN — $3,037/week
• Med-Surg RN — $2,381/week
• Rehab RN — $2,266/week
• Psych RN — $1,917/week

See all 5 openings in Cape Girardeau

Hospitals hiring in Cape Girardeau

2 hospitals in Cape Girardeau are hiring travel nurses, 5 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.

• Saint Francis Medical Center — 4 open · median $2,381/week advertised · 282 beds
• Southeast Behavioral Hospital — 1 open · median $1,917/week advertised · 50 beds

Other cities in Missouri

• St. Louis — 157 openings
• Kansas City — 44 openings
• Columbia — 34 openings
• Rolla — 17 openings
• Saint Lukes East Hospital — 15 openings
• St. Joseph — 7 openings
• Bolivar — 6 openings
• Richmond Heights — 6 openings

Resources

• Travel nursing in Missouri
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• Hospitals in Cape Girardeau
• Housing across Missouri
• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
• Travel Nurse Pay Explained
• Pay Calculator
• Stipend Calculator
• License Compact Checker

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Cape Girardeau, MO?

Open assignments in Cape Girardeau run $1,917 to $3,037 a week.

Do I need a Missouri nursing license?

Missouri is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Is Cape Girardeau expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Cape Girardeau runs housing 44% below, utilities 14% below, services 7% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)

What is rent for a travel nurse in Cape Girardeau?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Cape Girardeau is $800 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).

How much of a travel nurse package is tax-free in Cape Girardeau?

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Cape Girardeau is $113 a night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is the national standard rate, which applies everywhere GSA has not named a higher-cost destination. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.