Travel Med-Surgical Rehabilitation RN
Charleston, WV
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: 2S Med Rehab
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 7pm-7am, weekdays, every other weekend, float
• Unit Description:

  • 24 beds
  • Patient population includes cerebrovascular disease, traumatic brain injury (TBI), amputees, spinal cord injuries (SCI), deconditioning, neurological diseases
• Care Team: Physiatrist, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, 2 Therapists (varies), Social Worker
• Therapy: Patients receive 3 hours of therapy daily, Monday-Friday
• Length of Stay: Approximately 2 weeks
• Orientation: Held every other week on Thursday
• Patient Diagnoses: SCI, TBI, Stroke, Amputation, Neuromuscular diseases, Severe deconditioning related to cardiac or respiratory events

Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years RN experience
  • At least 1 year in specialty experience required
  • Charge nurse experience preferred
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA required)
  • Acute care rehab preferred
• Licensure:

  • WV or Compact RN license required
  • Pending license can be submitted but must be active before start
• Other:

  • First-time travelers accepted
  • Every other weekend required
  • No call requirement
  • RN may float within scope as needed
  • Open to block schedule requests (discuss during interview)
  • Must be within 100-mile radius (75-99 miles requires facility approval)
  • Guaranteed hours options: 36 or 48 hours/week (discuss with manager)

Staffing Ratios

• Day shift: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
• Night shift: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients

Facility Highlights

• Short-Term Acute Care
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Major teaching hospital
• Total staffed beds: 855
• Scrub color: Royal Blue/White (or combination)
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking garage for travelers

Compliance & Submission Requirements

• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked
• Flu shot required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless medically exempt with documentation
• COVID-19 vaccine NOT required
• Required documents for submission:

  • Candidate profile/work history
  • Specialty-specific skills checklist
  • Minimum 2 manager/charge nurse references (within past 2 years)
  • RN license verification (NURSYS within 2 days of submission)
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Social Security card
• Background checks required within 30 days of start, including 7-year criminal background, SSN trace, sex offender search, and others
• Pass/fail testing required for nursing candidates (EKG, medication calculation, blood administration)

Orientation & Training

• Orientation is two days (Thursday and Friday)
• Includes Cerner Infusion Management
• Inservice training modules must be completed 1 week prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Pass/fail testing is part of inservice training
• Candidates must review facility policies including blood administration, dress code, math calculation for medication administration, and EKG review (as applicable)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by appropriate healthcare provider, confirming good health and no limitations
• Annual fit mask testing (N95) required; onsite fit testing may be accommodated if no clinic within 100 miles
• Tdap vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers required
• Hepatitis B vaccination or documented immunity required
• Varicella vaccination or positive titers required
• Drug screen within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination is optional; proof or declination accepted

References & Skills

• At least 1 reference required from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within 1 year of start
• Annual specialty skills checklist required, demonstrating true skills

Additional Notes

• No return-to-office restrictions, but requests must be included in application and discussed during interview
• Candidates with latex allergy should notify manager to avoid exposure
• PAPR accommodations available if unable to pass fit testing due to facial hair or face shape

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized med rehab unit with a collaborative interdisciplinary team, caring for complex neurological and rehabilitative patients in a Level 1 trauma center environment.