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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.

Facility

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center

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2 nurses recommend working with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
222 beds

ADDRESS214 East 23rd StreetCheyenne, WY 82001

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Cheyenne, WY

About

Rugged pioneers following the path of the transcontinental railroad birthed Wyoming's capital city, and Cheyenne still has the distinct feel of the Wild West today. Its annual Cheyenne Frontier Days last over 10 days in July each year and feature one of the largest outdoor rodeos and Western celebrations in the world. Enjoy daily rodeos, major concerts, parades, a carnival with rides and games and more. But no matter the time of year, you'll find plenty to do here. Explore Downtown Cheyenne with its many historic buildings, including the Renaissance/Revival-style Capitol, built in 1887 with a gold leaf dome you can see from nearly every vantage point in the city. The Nagle Warren Mansion is an iconic Cheyenne landmark as a Victorian time capsule providing a glimpse of the good life during the late 19th century. Museums, theater, antique stores and opportunities to hike and mountain bike all await you in Cheyenne.

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