Registered Nurse, Acute Rehab
Overland Park, KS
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an inpatient rehab position on a night shift, requiring a KS or compact RN license and recent acute rehab experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 30-bed acute med surg rehab unit within a hospital setting
• Average daily census is 24-30 patients with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 for all shifts
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hour shifts, 19:00 - 07:30
• Telemonitoring, central line care, blood transfusions, and acute rehab procedures performed
• Uses Epic EMR system
• Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and possibly facilities
• Requires at least 8 weekend shifts per 6-week period
• Holiday coverage required if scheduled
• Patient care includes blood glucose monitoring, insulin protocol administration, central line and PICC line care, Foley catheter removal, and fall/infection prevention practices
• Responsibilities include administration of blood products, managing thickened liquids, and pulse oximetry monitoring
• Lift equipment is available to assist with patient handling
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• Holiday and weekend shift coverage required as scheduled
• No more than 7 days of requested time off permitted during contract
• Pre-employment drug screening required with strict results criteria
• No travel partners accepted for this assignment

Requirements

• Active KS or compact RN license in hand at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years of recent specialty experience in acute rehab with at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months, and no employment gap greater than 90 days in the last year
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, IV management, blood glucose protocols, central line care, and infection prevention measures
• Submission of 2 professional references, at least one from a supervisor within the past year
• No pending state licenses accepted
• Candidates must live at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted

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