Travel RN - Rehab - In Patient

Job Details

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Rehab RN for an inpatient rehabilitation unit, requiring a MO or compact RN license and BSN.

Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) caring for patients discharged from acute care but requiring 1+ week of PT/OT/speech therapy
Patient population includes post-surgical, post-stroke, CHF, total joints, hip/femur fractures, back/neck surgery, and general med-surg cases
Non-telemetry unit, though patients may occasionally have IVs and require lab draws
Patient ratio of 1:5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
Every 3rd weekend required, with holiday block coverage during the contract
May float to like units within the hospital at any time
Uses Epic charting system
Locals accepted at a reduced rate within a 50-mile radius

Active RN license (MO State or Compact) required, pending license accepted if active and in hand prior to start
BSN required
BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required; first-time travelers considered with 2+ years experience
Must pass a basic EKG exam with 80% or higher (2 attempts allowed) and a telemetry test prior to starting
Responsible for own IV insertions and lab draws during shifts
Epic charting experience preferred
Previous travel experience preferred

Provide daily rehabilitative care in collaboration with physical therapy and care management teams to plan for patient discharge upon admission
Work in a Level II Trauma and Level II Stroke Center with 352 certified beds
Team-based care environment requiring strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
Must complete all organizational mandatory education and check email regularly for updates
Self-scheduling is used, though schedules are set 6 weeks in advance which may limit flexibility for incoming travelers
No smoking or leaving the premises during shifts
Free parking available
Previous employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
First-time travelers welcome to apply with 2+ years of experience
Extension and permanent conversion opportunities may be available for strong candidates