Acute Rehab RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Night Shift Acute Rehab Unit position requiring strong neuro skills and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Work in the Acute Rehab Unit (29 beds) of a post-acute continuing care hospital
• Patient population includes neuro, neurosurgery, amputation, multi-trauma, cardiac, and complex medical cases (trachs, no vents)
• Patient ratios are 5:1 on days and 6:1 on nights
• Nurse aide support available at a 1:9-10 ratio
• PT/OT/ST services available on the unit
• Tele packs used but not monitored by RN; heparin is the only common titratable drip and RNs are not required to titrate drips
• CPAP/BiPAP used at night for sleep apnea and nasal cannula, including high flow (non-heated)
• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Required to work every other weekend and rotate holidays every other holiday
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to LTAC or Med-Surg units (not to HAU unless trained)
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Required to attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required
• Strong neuro nursing skills required
• BSN not required for this position

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for a complex rehabilitation population including neuro, cardiac, and multi-trauma cases
• Participate in unit-specific orientation including 2 days of classroom training followed by 2-3 shifts with a preceptor to learn QRP and rehab-specific documentation
• Dress code allows any color scrubs, but t-shirts are not permitted unless approved
• House supervisors oversee the unit; there are no charge nurses
• Facility is a Drug-Free Campus and requires a negative drug screen for all panels
• COVID vaccination is not required for this position
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a reduced local pay rate
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position