Neuro Rehab RN
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN – Neurology Rehab

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Specialty: Neurology Rehab
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a 52-bed Neuro Rehab unit with a primarily neurological patient population (90%) including TBI, brain tumor resection, CVA, lung, liver transplant patients.
• Unit is a low stimulation area with interdisciplinary team rounds 5 days a week, 3 hours per day of therapy.
• Average length of stay: 19-21 days.
• Busy times: 6-9 AM and 6:30-9 PM.
• Nurses must be comfortable with a high level of communication and personal involvement with patients and families, emphasizing partnership of care.
• Acute MedSurg care skills required (IV therapy, wound care, etc.).
• Floating to other MedSurg units expected.
• Floor-specific orientation: 2 shifts.
• Shifts include 12-hour nights; weekend and holiday coverage required.

Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6
• Tech-to-patient ratio: 1:8
• Charge nurses: 2 with light assignments depending on census
• Nurse aides available
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Pharmacy available 24/7
• Rehab Physicians round daily with on-call coverage at night
• IV Team (SWAT RN) available for difficult IV sticks
• EMR system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Slate grey
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts in an 8-week period
• Holidays worked as part of core rotation

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license appropriate for Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of core experience in Neurology Rehab specialty (Level 1 Trauma and teaching experience required)
• Strong MedSurg experience required; Rehab experience preferred
• BLS Certification required
• Must pass Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts)
• Must pass Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab (Foley catheter insertion & central line dressing changes)
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Must have own vehicle if part of travel teams
• Prior travel experience is required for ED and Neuro ICU roles (not explicitly stated for this role)
• Must not hold concurrent contracts with this employer
• Must have been off permanent staff at this employer for 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment

Additional Notes

• Weekly orientations held on Mondays (except holidays)
• 50-mile radius rule applies for travel
• Candidates may be expected to work with nursing students as this is a teaching hospital
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam failure results in 6-month disqualification within the region
• SIMs Lab is pass/fail; sterile field competency is critical
• Floating to other MedSurg units required

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong neurology rehab and MedSurg backgrounds who are comfortable working in a teaching hospital environment with a high level of patient and family interaction.