Registered Nurse – Acute Rehab
Saint Joseph, MO
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,340/weekOverview
- Start Date06/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Continuing Education
- Medical benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Bereavement
- Holiday Pay
- Sick pay
- Retention bonus
Description
Job Title: RN – Acute Rehab Unit (ARU)
Location: St. Joseph, MO
Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 06/02/2026
Shift: Nights | 3x12 (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Setting: Acute Inpatient Rehab Unit
Role Overview:
Seeking an experienced Rehab RN for a fast-paced Acute Rehab Unit caring for adult and geriatric patients recovering from strokes, surgeries, fractures, weakness, and other medical conditions requiring intensive rehabilitation therapy. Candidates should be team-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working closely with PT/OT/Speech Therapy teams.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1–2 years Rehab or Med/Surg experience
- BSN required
- Epic charting experience required
- Must pass Basic EKG exam (80% or higher)
- Travel experience preferred; first-time travelers accepted with 2 years experience
Certifications Required:
- BLS
- NIHSS
- ACLS preferred
Clinical Skills:
- Stroke/TIA and post-surgical patient care
- Dysrhythmia interpretation
- IV starts and lab draws
- Fall prevention and mobility assistance
- Rehab-focused nursing care and patient education
Schedule & Work Expectations:
- Every 3rd weekend required
- Holiday block scheduling required
- Floating to like units as needed
- Self-scheduling available but limited based on unit needs
Facility Details:
- 352-bed Level II Trauma & Stroke Center
- Patient Ratio: 1:5–6
- Avg Census: 15 patients
- Charting: Epic
- Free parking
Additional Information:
- First-time travelers accepted
- Locals accepted at reduced rate (within 50 miles)
- Tobacco-free campus
- Extension and permanent opportunities available for strong performers
Employer
HonorVet Technologies
HonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes
Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.
As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency, we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.
At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.
About Saint Joseph, MO
As a Travel Rehabilitation Nurse in Saint Joseph, MO here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 86°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with limited public transportation options.
- Diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Saint Joseph has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Variety of restaurants, local art scene, live music venues, sports events, and outdoor activities near the Missouri River.
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