Acute Rehabilitation RN
Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Acute Rehabilitation

Location: Crescent City, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a 10-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit.
• Manage patient and family experience using critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and nursing judgment.
• Provide direct and indirect care to patients primarily adults to geriatrics, with occasional care for infants to pediatrics.
• Use nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to address physiological, psychosocial, safety, learning, and self-care needs.
• Manage care of assigned patients and direct activities of ancillary staff.
• Collaborate with nursing peers, physicians, and allied support services.
• Float to Medical Care Unit (MCU) and Telemetry departments as needed.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Minimum 1 year of rehabilitation nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start.
• Education verification required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred).
• Various federal and state screenings including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, FACIS Level 3, Sex Offender Search, OFAC Sanctions List.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually.
• Immunizations and titers required: TDAP, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30).
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start.
• References: 2 professional references required within 3 years for clinical positions.
• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Candidate must be able to float to MCU/Telemetry units.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually.
• Various facility-specific documents and trainings must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Compliance with state-specific Medi-Cal search and other regulatory requirements.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with acute rehab experience seeking a travel contract role in California with a focus on adult and geriatric patient care in an acute rehab setting.