RN Inpatient Rehab
Corpus Christi, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Inpatient Rehab travel assignment in Corpus Christi, TX, requiring a TX or compact RN license and at least 1 year of recent specialty experience.

Details

• Inpatient Rehabilitation unit (Floor 3S) within a hospital setting
• 15-bed unit with a capacity of 15 patients at full census
• Patient ratio of 5:1, maximum 6:1
• Day shift staffing includes 1 charge RN (takes full patient load), 2 RNs, and 1 CNA; night shift mirrors same structure
• Equipment used includes VS machines, Hoyer lift, sliding boards, EKG machine, and bladder scanner
• EMR: Meditech; medication dispensing via Pyxis
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required; holiday coverage required
• On-call is seldom required, typically only when overall hospital census is low
• Floating may be required to Med-Surg, Telemetry, Renal, Urology, Orthopedic, and Overflow units across two hospital campuses (Bay Area and DRMC); ICU is excluded from float pool

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or a compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience in inpatient rehab or a related specialty
• Proficiency with patient transfer techniques is required
• EMR proficiency required; Meditech experience preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — Canadian SSNs are not accepted
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Rehab experience and familiarity with rehab scoring documentation are preferred and will be prioritized during candidate review
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible for this position
• Daily responsibilities include patient transfers, bladder scans, dressing changes, and medication administration
• Unit follows bedside report/handoff, hourly rounding, and bed alarm activation protocols
• Strong teamwork and initiative are emphasized as key personality traits for this unit
• No dress code color specified for this position