Inpatient Rehabilitation RN
Gallatin, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Inpatient Rehabilitation RN for a 13-week travel contract in Gallatin, TN, requiring a TN or compact RN license and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit within a 167-bed acute care hospital designated as a Level III Trauma Center
• 12-bed rehab unit with a 6:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Adult patient population ranging from 21 to 90+ years of age
• Common diagnoses include orthopedic conditions, stroke, neurological disorders, cardiac conditions, spinal cord injury (SCI), spine and brain injuries, and myopathy
• Equipment used includes patient lifts, sliding boards, Sara Steady, various PT/OT equipment, EKG monitors, and vital sign machines
• EMR is Meditech
• Day shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend requirement, with call as needed
• Floating to Med/Surg or other acute care units required when census is low

Requirements

• Active RN license valid in Tennessee (TN state license or compact license) required
• Current BLS certification (AHA-issued) required prior to start
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Rehab and/or Med/Surg nursing experience preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, flexibility, clinical decision-making, patient safety, and physician/APP escalation skills required
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Candidates must reside 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Cannot be employed full-time elsewhere

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include providing inpatient rehabilitation nursing care across a diverse adult population with ortho, neuro, cardiac, and other complex diagnoses
• Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
• All required certifications must be in hand prior to assignment start date
• All clinical staff working in Tennessee must be cleared through the Tennessee Abuse Registry prior to start
• Scrub color is flexible; scrubs or scrub bottoms paired with a t-shirt or sweatshirt are acceptable — no other facility-branded clothing or casual wear permitted
• The ideal candidate is positive, empathetic, and team-oriented