Registered Nurse, Acute Rehab Unit
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift position in an inpatient acute rehab unit, requiring strong neuro skills and an active IL RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 29-bed acute rehabilitation unit within a post-acute care hospital
• Patient population includes neuro, neurosurgery, amputations, multi-trauma, cardiac, and complex medical cases such as tracheostomies (no ventilators)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 5:1 on days and 6:1 on nights
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services are available to patients
• Nights, 12-hour shifts (7:00 pm to 7:30 am), with every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Floating may be required to LTAC and med-surg units; float to HAU only with training
• Unit uses EPIC for charting; prior EPIC experience is preferred but not required
• CPAP/BiPAP devices are used at night for sleep apnea; high flow nasal cannula (not heated) may be used
• No on-call or standby duties are required
• RNs are required to attend multidisciplinary team conferences for acute inpatient rehab
• Unit is supported by house supervisors and nurse aides with an aide ratio of 1:9 or 1:10
• Orientation includes 2 days of classroom and 2-3 days/nights of precepted clinical training, with additional training on QRP and rehab documentation
• Holiday shifts are rotated every other holiday
• No specific radius rule; local candidates with permanent addresses within 50 miles are eligible at a local rate
• Any color scrubs are acceptable as part of the unit dress code, no t-shirts unless approved
• COVID vaccination is not required

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience
• BLS certification (AHA) required and must be current
• Strong neuro nursing skills are required
• Must be able to pass a drug screening as the worksite is a drug-free campus

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