Rehabilitation RN
Louisville, Kentucky
University of Louisville Hospital
$1,680-2,074/weekMeda Health will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (Rehabilitation) - Travel Assignment
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Travel
Shift: Day
Weekly Hours: 36 (includes every weekend)
Job Description
- Provide specialized, intense rehabilitation nursing care for adult patients (18+) recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
- Work in a 12-14 bed inpatient acute rehabilitation unit focused on maximizing patient health, function, and quality of life.
- Patient ratios: 1 RN to 7 patients.
- Utilize equipment such as EKG machines and bladder scanners.
- Document care using Cerner electronic health records (EHR).
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Kentucky
- Minimum 1 year of rehabilitation nursing experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Additional Information
- Position requires working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday every week.
- Scrub color: Royal blue.
- Patient population: Adults 18 years and older.
- Common patient diagnoses include amputee care, stroke recovery, and hip/knee replacements.
- No float or call requirements.
Work Environment
- Acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting.
- Unit located on 1 South or 2B floor.
- Parking available on the outer perimeter of the building (front spaces reserved for patients/families).
Notes
- Hospital experience is a must.
- Critical thinker personality fit preferred.
Facility
University of Louisville Hospital
7 nurses recommend working with University of Louisville Hospital
Pros
My unit was very traveler friendly. Staff felt like family.
Cons
Traveler contracts ended.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 333 beds
Louisville, KY
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Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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