Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an inpatient rehab unit night shift, requiring a WV or compact RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 24-bed acute inpatient rehab unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes individuals with SCI, TBI, stroke, amputation, neuromuscular disorders, severe deconditioning, and neurological diseases
• Night shift position (3x12 hours, 7p-7a), including every other weekend
• Patient ratios: Nights 1:5/6; Days 1:4/5
• Floating may be required within RN scope
• Care teams include a physiatrist, NP, nurses, therapists, and social workers, collaborating on individualized plans
• Uses Cerner for electronic charting
• Block scheduling may be accommodated upon discussion in the interview
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement patient-specific rehab plans
• Therapy is provided to patients for 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday
• Typical length of stay is approximately 2 weeks
• No call responsibilities are required
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Free parking is available in the parking garage for travelers
• Royal blue and/or white scrubs are required
• Orientation is offered every other week on Thursday
• Block schedule requests and RTO are considered if discussed during the interview
• Applicants must live at least 100 miles from the facility (75–99 miles may be considered for approval)
• Former permanent employees must wait 2 years after their last day of work before returning as a traveler

Requirements

• Active WV or compact RN license is required at start; candidates may be submitted with pending license
• Current AHA BLS certification is required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience and at least 1 year of in-specialty experience are required
• Acute care rehab experience preferred
• Charge experience preferred
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Two recent manager or charge references within the past 2 years required
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31), unless medically exempt

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