Rehabilitation RN
Chesterfield, Missouri
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Saint Louis

Job Opportunity: RN - Rehab (Travel)

Location: Chesterfield, Missouri
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation (Med/Surg)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Float Requirements: Must float within 5 units: Stroke, Comprehensive, Medically Complex, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury
Patient Population: Adults (18+ years)
Unit Profile:

• 81 private rooms
• Patient Ratios: Approx. 1:6-7 during day, 1:8 at night
• Each nurse has a dedicated tech
• Electronic Health Record system: Epic

Required Qualifications

• RN license in the state of Missouri
• BLS (CPR) Certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Rehab nursing specialty (Med/Surg)
• Flexible, collaborative, positive demeanor
• Must wear black scrubs and agency-provided ID badge

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)

Job Description Highlights

• Work in a rehabilitation hospital focused on patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, multiple trauma, cancer, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions.
• Care for patients in specialized units including brain injury and stroke care units with dedicated therapy spaces and equipment.
• Participate in a comprehensive treatment approach addressing physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, specialists, therapists, and family members to support patient progress.
• Float between multiple units within the hospital as needed.

Additional Information

• Influenza vaccination is required unless a medical or religious exemption is approved; masking required during flu season if exempt.
• Reporting time: 6:30 PM; report to Charge Nurse upon arrival.
• Parking available in garage (upper level or back two rows of lower level).

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.