Inpatient Rehab RN
Hazard, KY
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Inpatient Rehab position requiring 2 years of acute MS/rehab experience, a rotating 36/48-hour schedule, and an active KY or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute inpatient rehab unit within a hospital setting
• Day shift schedule rotating between 3x12 and 4x12 hours (7:00–19:30), totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period
• Patient ratios of 1:5–6, which may fluctuate with census
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Every other weekend required
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Charting system: Meditech (preferred)
• Skills include IV therapy, blood administration, central line/PICC care, orthopedic care, total joint replacement, feeding tube management, wound care, and stroke scale assessment

Requirements

• Active KY state or compact RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration — no exceptions
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA) and NIH Stroke Scale; ACLS (AHA) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute med/surg or inpatient rehab RN experience required
• Valid driver's license with address matching permanent address required
• Two professional references required: one charge nurse or higher and one supervisor, both completed within the last year
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• 13-week contract
• Orientation is held on a bi-weekly basis
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be considered; RTO must be declared upfront and no changes will be accepted after submission
• Must work either a major or minor holiday during the assignment
• After working one cumulative year within the system, travelers must take a minimum 6-month break before being eligible to return
• Travel pairs are accepted on a limited basis; pairs will not be placed on the same shift or unit
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply