Acute Rehab RN
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,347/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationLong Term Acute Care50 beds
- SettingLong Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Inpatient Acute Rehab Unit position requiring an active IL license and strong neuro nursing skills.
Details
- Acute Rehab Unit within a post-acute care hospital setting
- 29-bed unit with patient ratios of 5:1 on days and 6:1 on nights
- Patient population includes neuro, neurosurgery, amputation, multi-trauma, cardiac, and complex medical cases (trachs, no vents)
- Uses EPIC EMR
- 12-hour day shifts (7a-7:30p)
- Every other weekend required
- Holiday rotation required (every other holiday)
- Floating required to LTAC and Med-Surg units; float to HAU only if trained
- No on-call or standby requirements
- RNs are not required to titrate drips, with heparin as the only common titratable drip
- Unit utilizes tele packs but RNs are not required to read strips
- Nurse aides support the unit at a 1:9/10 ratio
- PT, OT, and ST services available on the unit
- CPAP/BiPAP used only at night for sleep apnea; nasal cannula and high-flow cannula available (no heated high-flow)
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required
- BLS certification (AHA) required
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
- Strong neuro nursing skills required
- Required to attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab
- Negative drug screen required for all panels
Additional Information
- Provide direct nursing care to patients on an acute inpatient rehab unit
- 2 days of classroom orientation followed by 2-3 days/nights with a preceptor, including training on QRP and rehab-specific documentation
- Unit is supported by house supervisors rather than charge nurses
- Scrubs of any color permitted; t-shirts not allowed unless approved
- Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for a reduced local rate
- Requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration
Facility
Kindred Hospital Peoria
- Long Term Acute Care
- 50 beds
Employer
American Traveler
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Pros
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Cons
None
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Peoria, IL
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The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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