Acute Neuro Rehabilitation Medical-Surgical RN
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Inpatient Neuro Rehab Acute position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring strong Med/Surg experience and a valid AZ or compact RN license.

Details

• Inpatient Neuro Rehab Acute unit in a large hospital (>500 beds)
• Level 1 Trauma center
• 52-bed unit serving a 90% neuro patient population, including TBI, brain tumor resection, CVA, lung transplant, and liver transplant cases
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:6; Tech ratio of 1:8
• Charting system: Cerner
• 12-hour night shifts with start times at 10pm
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period
• Holidays are worked into the core rotation based on unit coverage needs
• Floating required to any Med/Surg unit
• 2-shift floor-specific orientation

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact (NLC) RN license required — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS certification required; pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong Med/Surg experience required; Rehab experience preferred
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation (2 attempts allowed)
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidate must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• On Day 1 of orientation, RNs must pass a pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment covering sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — nurses who are not competent in maintaining sterile field are not a good fit for this role
• Additional orientation components include lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational, not pass/fail)
• Interdisciplinary team rounds with 3 Rehab Physicians rounding daily; physicians are on-call at night
• Therapy provided 5 out of 7 days, 3 hours per day; average patient length of stay is 19–21 days
• Support resources include 2 Charge RNs with light assignments, Nurse Aides, a SWAT RN for difficult IV access, RT 24/7, and Pharmacy 24/7
• Strong communication skills and personal involvement with patients and families are essential — this unit emphasizes a partnership model of care
• Scrub color: slate grey
• Natural hair color required; facial piercings are not permitted; men must be clean-shaven (for fit test compliance)
• Travel team members must have access to their own vehicle