Travel Nurse RN - Rehabilitation
Missoula, MT
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Description – Registered Nurse (RN), Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation

Facility: Community Medical Center
Address: 2827 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, MT 59804
Unit: Acute Inpatient Rehab – Unit 4121-H6010-69601
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Experience Required: 2+ years
Patient Ratio: 1:5
Unit Beds: 10
EHR/Charting: Cerner
Trauma Level: IV
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Teaching Hospital: Yes
Scrub Color: Any; casual wear and other facility-branded attire are not permitted.

Required Qualifications

• Active Montana (MT) RN license or appropriate licensure to practice in Montana.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) nursing experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required before the start date.
• Handle With Care certification required for all acute-care RNs.
• Previous travel experience is not specified as a requirement.

Preferred Experience

• Acute inpatient rehabilitation nursing experience.
• Candidates with general Med/Surg experience may be considered if they lack direct rehabilitation experience.

Clinical Responsibilities & Patient Population

• Provide nursing care to adult inpatient rehabilitation patients.
• Care for patients recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, and joint replacements.
• Assess patients, administer medications, monitor clinical status, and document care in Cerner.
• Coordinate patient care and rehabilitation goals with the interdisciplinary team.
• Float across acute-care services as needed, including Med/Surg and post-surgical extended-stay units.

Schedule & Weekend Requirements

• Night shift: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM.
• Every third weekend required.
• No on-call requirement.
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
• Orientation occurs every other Monday; confirm the applicable orientation date before submission.

Facility Highlights

• Joint Commission-accredited facility.
• Community Children's provides pediatric services.
• Level III NICU.
• Accredited Chest Pain Center.
• Partnership with Life Flight Network.

Local & Travel Requirements

• Candidates must live 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for the travel position.
• Local rate: $48, according to the posting.
• All required certifications must be completed before the start date.
• The facility may require additional certifications according to its current LPNT checklist.