RN - Acute Rehabilitation
Ottumwa, IA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Inpatient Rehab position in Ottumwa, IA, requiring at least 1 year of acute care experience and an active Iowa or compact RN license.

Details

• Work setting is an acute rehabilitation unit within a regional health center
• 13-bed inpatient rehab unit serving adult and geriatric populations
• Common diagnoses and treatments include neuro, trauma, burn, gait training/strengthening, and wound vac care
• Patient ratio is 1 RN to 6 patients
• Lift equipment is available on the unit
• EMR is Meditech
• Day shift, 7a–7p
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to Med/Surg may be required as needed
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Iowa RN license or a compact RN license currently in hand
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• AHA-issued certifications required for all applicable credentials
• Minimum 1–2 years of acute care experience required
• Med/Surg, LTAC, or inpatient rehab experience accepted
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment

Additional Information

• Travel experience is preferred but not required
• Mandatory Reporter certification (Child and Adult) is required as part of onboarding
• A 10-panel drug screening including opiates is required
• Titers (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB) must be from within the last 12 months
• Iowa SING background check (criminal and child abuse portions) must be cleared prior to start — no instant or statewide searches accepted
• All county and state background checks must be fully cleared prior to start date