Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Chesterfield, Missouri
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Saint Louis

Registered Nurse (Rehab) - Travel Assignment

Location: Chesterfield, Missouri
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide inpatient rehabilitation nursing care for adult patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, multiple trauma, cancer, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions. Work collaboratively with therapists, physicians, specialists, and family members to improve patients' functional ability and quality of life.

Work Environment

• Facility with 81 private rooms
• Patient population: Adults (18+ years)
• Units include Stroke, Comprehensive, Medically Complex, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury
• Patient ratios: Approximately 1:6-7 during the day, 1:8 at night
• Each nurse is supported by a dedicated technician
• Electronic Health Record system: Epic
• Float within 5 hospital units

Schedule

• Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Approximately 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of rehabilitation nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) credential preferred
• Flexible, collaborative, and positive demeanor

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Black (agency-provided ID badge required)
• Report to Charge Nurse upon arrival
• Parking available in garage (upper level or back two rows of lower level)

Patient Care Focus

• Emphasis on improving movement patterns, strength, flexibility, functional ability, balance, and muscle tone
• Comprehensive treatment addressing physical, emotional, and psychological needs
• Use of specialized equipment and therapy devices in dedicated rehab units
• Supportive environment including pet therapy, outdoor healing garden, and family-friendly rooms with sleeper chairs