Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Cheyenne, WY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN (Registered Nurse) - Rehab Unit

Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: Acute Rehab / Transitional Care Unit
• Facility size: Medium hospital
• Unit beds: 15
• Patient census max: 12
• Patient population: Mainly adults with neuro and ortho conditions
• Common diagnoses: Stroke, hip fracture, brain injury, orthopedic fracture, back surgery, diabetes, respiratory failure
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 to 1:6 depending on census (usually 2 nurses scheduled unless census above 12)
• Nurse aides: CNAs with 1:10 ratio, Rehab tech support available
• Rehab services: PT, OT, SLP utilized on unit
• Respiratory equipment: Bipap, CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC); nurses perform breathing treatments

Job Requirements & Skills

• Specialty: Rehab nursing with general rehab experience required
• Minimum experience: 1 year of medical or rehab nursing experience (higher value confirmed)
• Certifications required: BLS, NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
• Orientation: 2 shifts (12 hours each) shadowing a therapist for transfer competency
• Physical demands: Some heavy lifting required when transporting stroke patients
• Nurse responsibilities:

  • No drip titration required
  • Manage fluids, blood, antibiotics infusions
  • Participate in quick morning huddles if in charge role
  • Floating required to inpatient medical oncology, telemetry, surgical ortho units
• Scheduling:

  • 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
  • Self-scheduling with block scheduling accommodation
  • Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period
  • Holiday coverage required
  • On-call for low census or extra shifts (may not be needed)

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs with logo
• Unit is in a separate building; emergencies require calling 911
• Small café with limited food options on site
• Required to complete all mandatory education during assignment
• Charge nurse covers full patient assignment and works both shifts

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for a Rehab RN with at least 1 year of experience looking for a 13-week contract in a supportive acute rehab setting with a focus on neuro and ortho patient care.