Rehab RN
St. Joseph, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Rehab RN for an inpatient rehabilitation unit, requiring a MO or compact RN license and BSN.

Details

• Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) caring for patients discharged from acute care but requiring 1+ week of PT/OT/speech therapy
• Patient population includes post-surgical, post-stroke, CHF, total joints, hip/femur fractures, back/neck surgery, and general med-surg cases
• Non-telemetry unit, though patients may occasionally have IVs and require lab draws
• Patient ratio of 1:5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30
• Every 3rd weekend required, with holiday block coverage during the contract
• May float to like units within the hospital at any time
• Uses Epic charting system
• Locals accepted at a reduced rate within a 50-mile radius

Requirements

• Active RN license (MO State or Compact) required, pending license accepted if active and in hand prior to start
• BSN required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required; first-time travelers considered with 2+ years experience
• Must pass a basic EKG exam with 80% or higher (2 attempts allowed) and a telemetry test prior to starting
• Responsible for own IV insertions and lab draws during shifts
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Previous travel experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide daily rehabilitative care in collaboration with physical therapy and care management teams to plan for patient discharge upon admission
• Work in a Level II Trauma and Level II Stroke Center with 352 certified beds
• Team-based care environment requiring strong collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Must complete all organizational mandatory education and check email regularly for updates
• Self-scheduling is used, though schedules are set 6 weeks in advance which may limit flexibility for incoming travelers
• No smoking or leaving the premises during shifts
• Free parking available
• Previous employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers welcome to apply with 2+ years of experience
• Extension and permanent conversion opportunities may be available for strong candidates