Travel Registered Nurse - Regional; Michigan

Locations: Grand Rapids, MI

The Registered Nurse – Regional Traveler at Mary Free Bed is an integral member of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering patient-centered rehabilitation care. RNs coordinate, direct, delegate, and provide care to multiple patients, fostering relationships with patients, families, and colleagues to enhance care quality. Compassionate, courteous care is delivered in accordance with departmental policies and service standards. Education is a cornerstone of rehabilitation nursing, empowering patients and families to achieve independence and adapt successfully for discharge to home.

• Provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of licensure and in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

• Assesses patients and develops individualized, patient-centered care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Delegates and oversees care provided by non‑licensed staff to ensure adherence to departmental policies.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives by identifying care enhancements and reporting incidents or near misses.
• Supports quality improvement through data collection and documentation audits.
• Promotes patient safety by following protocols and reporting safety concerns or improvement opportunities to leadership.

• Delivers exceptional customer service to patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
• Maintains confidentiality and performs service recovery when needed.
• Recognizes and integrates cultural and religious needs into care planning.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.

• Demonstrates clinical competency and meets regulatory/accreditation standards within required time frames.
• Fosters a professional work environment based on respect, accountability, and open communication.
• Identifies and mitigates employee safety risks; maintains a safe physical work environment.
• Assists with staff selection, orientation, and mentoring of new team members as requested.
• Serves as a preceptor for RN students and collaborates with educators to provide meaningful clinical experiences.

• Follows departmental policies related to payroll and chargeable items.
• Identifies and shares opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Develops skills to support strategic program growth (e.g., Baclofen and Botox services).

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behavior while encouraging, coaching, and monitoring the same in team members. Consistently promote teamwork, direct communication with co‑workers, and handle confidential information discreetly and sensitively.

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction and participate in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in home state.
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licenses based on assignment needs.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

• Associate degree in Nursing required.

• Ability to travel up to 350 miles for assignments.
• Assignments typically range from 6 to 12 weeks.
• Travel, lodging, and per diem compensation provided.

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a clinical setting.

• Strong critical thinking, decision‑making, delegation, and leadership skills.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage interruptions, and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Certification as Registered Rehabilitation Nurse.
• Two years of previous RN experience in rehabilitation or acute care setting.

• None – No specific requirements.
• Occasionally – Less…