Med Rehab Registered Nurse
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital

Registered Nurse – Rehab (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours (option for 48 hours available, discuss during interview)
• Schedule: Weekdays, every other weekend required, no call requirement
• Unit: 24-bed Med Rehab unit specializing in cerebrovascular disease, traumatic brain injury, amputees, spinal cord injuries, deconditioning, and neurological diseases
• Patient Care: Multidisciplinary care team including physiatrist, NP, nurse, therapists, and social worker; therapy provided 3 hours/day Monday-Friday
• Patient Diagnoses: Spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, amputation, neuromuscular diseases, severe deconditioning related to cardiac or respiratory events
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Nights 1:5-6; Days 1:4-5
• Floating: RN may be floated within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule Requests: Open to accommodation, discuss during interview
• Travel Radius: 100-mile radius rule (75-99 miles requires facility approval)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in West Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of rehabilitation nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification (AHA only, must be current before start)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid Driver’s License

Orientation & Training

• Orientation held every other week on Thursday (2-day orientation: Thursday and Friday)
• Cerner electronic charting system used
• Required to complete in-service training modules (approx. 4 hours) prior to start, including pass/fail testing for EKG, medication calculation, and blood administration
• Stroke education CEUs required annually (minimum 4 hours) for nursing staff on this unit
• Review of facility-specific policies and dress code required before start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Immunizations & Testing:

  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31) unless medically or religiously exempt with approved documentation
  • COVID-19 vaccination not required
  • Tdap vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series required
• Drug Screen: Must be completed within 30 days of start, including a full panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, PCP, benzodiazepines, methadone, propoxyphene)
• Physical Exam: Completed within 1 year of start, must confirm good health and ability to perform job duties
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual N95 fit testing required; PAPR accommodations available if needed

Documentation & Submission Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License required
• Social Security Card required (legible)
• Background check within 30 days of start (7-year criminal history, SSN trace, sex offender search, national and international checks if applicable)
• Primary source license verification (NURSYS) within 30 days of start
• Minimum 2 manager/charge nurse references within past 2 years
• Specialty skills checklist and competency exams required annually
• Signed facility-specific documents including dress code, time and attendance, medical release, vaccination exemption forms if applicable
• No return to this facility as a traveler within 2 years of last permanent employment

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Royal Blue/White or combination
• Parking: Free parking garage for travelers
• No restrictions on return to other facilities
• Candidates must notify manager of latex allergy if applicable

This position offers a specialized rehab nursing opportunity with a collaborative care team, focused on complex neurological and physical rehabilitation patients during night shifts. It requires solid RN experience, specialty knowledge, and compliance with comprehensive health and credentialing requirements.