Neurology Rehab Registered Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neurology Rehab position in an acute care Level 1 Trauma setting with night shifts and a strong Med Surg background required.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Neurology Rehab unit within an acute hospital
• 52-bed unit with a patient ratio of 1 RN to 6 patients
• Majority neuro patient population including TBI, brain tumor resection, CVA, and transplant cases
• Three rehab physicians round daily with on-call coverage at night
• Cerner EMR is used for charting on the unit
• 12-hour night shifts with 4 weekend shifts required in an 8-week period
• Holiday shifts are included as part of the core rotation
• Floating required to any Med Surg unit as needed
• SWAT RN available for difficult IV starts, RT and pharmacy available 24/7
• Minimum 50-mile radius from permanent address to facility is required; driver's license used for verification
• Clean-shaven requirement for males for fit test, natural hair color required, no facial piercings allowed
• Scrub color for the unit is slate grey
• Nurses participate in interdisciplinary rounds and partner closely with patients and families
• Average length of stay for patients is 19-21 days
• Training includes a 12-hour orientation and two floor-specific shifts
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• Returning candidates must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by the health system in the past year
• Busy periods are typically from 6–9 a.m. and 6:30–9 p.m.
• Must be comfortable providing acute Med Surg care including IV therapy and wound management

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years recent RN experience required
• Previous Level 1 Trauma center experience is required
• Strong Med Surg experience required; rehab experience preferred
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance with two attempts allowed
• Documentation of driver's license required for consideration
• Must provide 2 professional references: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years
• Must pass a pass/fail SIMs Lab skills assessment for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on day one

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