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Rehabilitation RN
Asheville, North Carolina
CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital

$1,670-2,552/week

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Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation (Travel)

Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

Inpatient rehabilitation hospital with 65 beds
Regional referral center offering rehabilitation for stroke, traumatic brain injury, amputation, and other conditions
Provides a full continuum of post-acute rehabilitative care including physical, occupational, and speech therapies
Accredited by CARF and Joint Commission
Not a skilled nursing facility (SNF)
Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina with a pleasant year-round climate

Unit Details

Patient-to-nurse ratio: 5-6 patients per nurse
CNAs available on all shifts
Unit secretaries provide 11 hours of support daily
Equipment includes IV pumps, specialty beds, feeding pumps, lifts, transfer equipment, and life vests
Documentation system: Meditech
Scheduling: Mostly 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, primarily on weekends
No floating policy; all units are connected and interchangeable
Procedures on unit include dialysis (performed by nurses from another facility)

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of rehabilitation nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Additional Information

Dress code: Navy scrubs with white tops required
Friendly staff and attractive facility environment
Opportunities for outdoor and recreational activities nearby due to mountain location

Summary

This travel RN position in rehabilitation offers a supportive work environment with a consistent schedule and a focus on post-acute care. Candidates should have at least 2 years of RN experience in rehab, hold a current RN license and BLS certification, and be prepared to work primarily weekend 12-hour shifts.

Facility

CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital

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Rehabilitation
70 beds

ADDRESS68 Sweeten Creek RoadAsheville, NC 28803

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About Asheville, NC

As a Travel Rehabilitation Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.

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