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Rehabilitation RN
Asheville, North Carolina
CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital

$1,442-1,914/week

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Registered Nurse - Rehab

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

Job Description

This position is for a Registered Nurse in an 80-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital. The facility provides a full continuum of post-acute rehabilitative care, including programs for stroke, traumatic brain injury, amputation, and other conditions. The unit offers traditional physical, occupational, and speech therapies as well as specialty rehabilitation programs.

Unit Details

Number of Beds: 65
Patient Ratios: 5-6 patients per nurse
Unit Staffing: 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 hours each, primarily on weekends
Floating Policy: No floating; all units are connected and interchangeable
Patient Experience: Med surge and rehab experience is a plus

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of rehabilitation nursing experience
Rehabilitation nursing experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Additional Information

Procedures on unit include dialysis (performed by specialized nurses from another facility)
Dress Code: Navy scrubs with white tops
Facility is the only rehabilitation hospital in Western North Carolina (not a skilled nursing facility)
Accredited by CARF and Joint Commission
Friendly staff and attractive facility located in the mountains with year-round pleasant weather
Opportunities for a rewarding work environment with experienced staff and modern equipment

This role is ideal for RNs with rehabilitation experience seeking a travel assignment in a supportive and 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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