Neuro Rehab RN
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Inpatient Neuro Rehab travel assignment at a Level I Trauma facility, requiring strong Med-Surg background and night shift availability.

Details

• Inpatient Neuro Rehab unit in an acute care, Level I Trauma hospital setting
• 52-bed unit serving a primarily neurological patient population (90%), including TBI, brain tumor resection, CVA, lung transplant, and liver transplant cases
• Low-stimulation environment with an average length of stay of 19–21 days
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:6; Tech-to-patient ratio of 1:8
• 12-hour night shifts
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period
• Holiday coverage is integrated into core rotation
• Floating required to any Med-Surg unit
• EMR: Cerner
• No telemetry or ventilator management required
• Interdisciplinary team rounds; patients receive therapy 5 days/week, 3 hours/day
• Support staff includes 2 Charge RNs (with light assignment), Nurse Aides, SWAT RN for difficult IV access, RT 24/7, and Pharmacy 24/7
• 3 Rehab Physicians round daily; on-call at night

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS certification required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong Med-Surg experience required; Inpatient Rehab experience preferred
• Level I Trauma experience required
• BSN not required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation; two attempts allowed
• 2 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

• Responsibilities include acute Med-Surg care such as IV therapy, wound care, and high-level communication and personal involvement with patients and families in a partnership-of-care model
• Day 1 orientation includes a pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment covering sterile Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; competency in maintaining sterile field is essential
• Orientation also covers lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational, not pass/fail)
• Floor-specific orientation is 2 shifts
• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates previously working PRN through outside firms will be considered
• Scrub color: slate grey
• Natural hair color required; facial piercings are not permitted
• Male nurses must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Travel nurses must have their own personal vehicle
• First-time travelers are not mentioned as eligible for this position