Inpatient Rehabilitation RN
New Orleans, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Inpatient Rehab unit requiring 2 years of experience, Epic proficiency, and prior travel experience.

Details

• Acute inpatient rehabilitation unit setting
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• 13-week assignment length
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Float requirements apply
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active LA RN license or Compact license required at time of consideration
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, blood product administration, and port care
• Experience with orthopedic care including total joint replacement and assistive devices
• Experience with neurological conditions such as CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury preferred
• Experience with ventilator care and tracheostomy management preferred
• Experience with wound care, fall risk assessment, and patient safety protocols
• Experience with feeding tube management and swallowing precautions

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to patients in an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting
• Perform cardiac, orthopedic, respiratory, neurological, and gastrointestinal patient care as needed
• Conduct diabetic teaching, pain assessment, and pressure ulcer prevention
• Must reside within a 75-mile radius to qualify for local rate
• Local candidates are accepted at the local rate
• Past permanent employees of the health system must wait at least 1 year before becoming eligible for travel assignments
• First-time travelers are not considered for this role