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Inpatient Rehabilitation RN
Asheville, North Carolina
CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital

$1,462-1,794/week

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Job Opportunity: RN - Rehab (Travel)

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

Facility Overview

80-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital
Regional referral center offering rehabilitation for stroke, traumatic brain injury, amputation, and other conditions
Full continuum of post-acute rehabilitative care including physical, occupational, and speech therapies
Only rehabilitation hospital in Western North Carolina (not a Skilled Nursing Facility)
Accredited by CARF and Joint Commission

Unit Details

Unit Type: Inpatient rehabilitation, all 4 units interchangeable (no floating outside units)
Number of Beds: 65
Patient Ratios: 5-6 patients per nurse
Support Staff: CNAs available all shifts, 11 hours of unit secretary support daily
Equipment: IV pumps, specialty beds, feeding pumps, lifts and transfer equipment, life vests
Documentation System: Meditech
Scheduling: Mostly 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts, primarily weekends
Procedures: Two dialysis rooms on unit; dialysis performed by nurses from another facility

Requirements

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in Rehabilitation
Required Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty
Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support)
Licenses: Valid Registered Nurse License
Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Additional Information

Dress Code: Navy scrubs with white tops
Patient Experience: Med surge and rehab experience a plus
Work Environment: Friendly staff, attractive facility located in the mountains of Western NC with pleasant year-round weather and plenty of recreational activities nearby

This position is ideal for RNs with rehabilitation experience seeking a travel assignment in a supportive, well-equipped inpatient rehab setting.

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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