Travel RN - Rehab - In Patient

American Traveler is hiring a Rehab RN with 1-2 years of current acute rehab or MS experience and an active KY or compact RN license for a 13-week inpatient assignment.

• Active KY or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• 1-2 years of current acute MS/rehab experience required
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care (PICC lines), and administration of blood and blood products preferred
• Experience with orthopedic care including assistive devices, mobilization techniques, and total joint replacement care
• Experience with feeding tube care, NG tube management, and swallowing precautions preferred
• Wound care and patient teaching experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Two professional references required, including one Charge or higher and one supervisor reference, both completed within the last year
• Valid driver s license required with address matching permanent address

• Work in the Rehab unit of an acute inpatient rehab hospital setting
• Patient ratios of 1:5-6
• Day shift schedule rotating between 3x12 and 4x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:30)
• Schedule totals 84 hours per two-week pay period (36/48 rotation)
• Float required within scope of practice
• Every other weekend required
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Preferred use of Meditech charting system
• Provide direct patient care within an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting focusing on neurological, orthopedic, and gastrointestinal patient needs
• Perform stroke scale assessments and implement swallowing precautions and thickened liquid protocols as needed
• Utilize lift/transfer devices and isolation precautions/PPE as part of daily patient care
• Deliver wound care and patient education as part of routine responsibilities
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates are not accepted
• Up to 7 days of RTO will be considered and must be submitted upfront with no changes accepted
• Required to work either a major or minor holiday during every holiday period
• Orientation is held on a bi-weekly basis
• Travelers who have completed one year with this healthcare system must take a minimum 6-month break before returning
• Traveler pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-737296

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