Medical-Surgical Inpatient Rehab RN
Roanoke, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Inpatient Rehab

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: May be every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract
• Patient Unit: 33-bed adult Med Surg unit (no telemetry)
• Patient Diagnoses: Stroke (SCVA), spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), amputee, multi-trauma
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:6, may flex up to 1:7
• Floating: Nurses may be required to float to nearby Med Surg units if needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Experience in a Rehabilitation setting
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Skilled in non-invasive airway management

Additional Requirements & Information

• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Radius Rule: No local candidates accepted based on radius criteria
• Background Checks: 7-year background check required within 1 year of start, including education verification and various federal/state screenings
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • Fit test for masks within 1 year, updated annually (onsite fit testing possible)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
  • Required immunizations or positive titers for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella
  • Flu vaccination or mask and declination form during flu season
• Documentation:

  • Valid driver’s license/state ID with address more than 100 miles from facility required within 48 hours of signing
  • Photo for badge (professional, plain background)
  • Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance documents prior to start
• References: Two clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Employment Application: Complete application or resume required
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology and other competency exams as applicable, updated annually
• Orientation: Review of contract staff orientation manual recommended (not required for inpatient RNs)

Scheduling & Policies

• All scheduling requests (RTO, block, special) must be submitted with application
• Facility may call off one shift every two weeks
• Must comply with facility’s call-off and attendance policies

This position offers a night shift travel nursing opportunity in a medical surgical and inpatient rehabilitation setting requiring strong clinical skills and relevant certifications.