Acute Rehabilitation Nurse
Northridge, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Acute Rehab position in a Level 2 trauma setting requiring a CA RN license and strong neuro/rehab skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in an Acute Rehabilitation Unit within a hospital environment
• 36 licensed beds with a patient ratio of 1 nurse to 5 patients
• Common patient population includes post-stroke, spinal cord and brain injuries, orthopedic surgeries, amputations, MS, Guillain-Barré, and tracheostomies
• Night shift position with 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend
• Floating required to 4G, 4Farr, and Tele units as needed
• Use of Cerner EMR for documentation
• Some ventilator (bipap/cpap, trachs) cases
• Support from nurse aides, rehab aides, shift manager, pharmacy, and RT available 24/7
• Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy available on unit
• Responsible for managing a caseload of complex neuro and rehabilitation patients
• Support staff includes nurse aides and a shift manager who does not take patient assignments
• Candidates may not have been employed directly by a CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• Floor-specific orientation typically provided over 3-4 shifts
• Navy scrubs are required
• Must cover one major and one minor holiday during both winter and summer seasons
• First to float policy applies to travelers
• No IV team in-house; nurses manage IV care
• Relias Dysrhythmia and sterile technique testing may be required as part of orientation

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in rehab and/or ortho/neuro medsurg settings
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS, and NIHSS
• Extensive experience with spinal cord and brain injury patients required
• Rehab nursing certification preferred
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience with Cerner charting preferred
• References required: one recent supervisor from past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from last 3 years with dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration

Benefits

• 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