Inpatient Rehab RN
Omaha, Nebraska
CHI Health Immanuel

Job Opportunity: Inpatient Rehab RN

Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Inpatient rehab unit with acute, post-acute, and neuro patients
• 35 beds
• Patient types include adults and geriatrics with diagnoses such as Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Amputee, Brain Injury (BI), critical illness, neurological diseases (MS, Parkinson’s, etc.)

Staffing & Ratios

• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Days: 1:5
  • Nights: 1:6
• Nurse aides/patient care techs present with ratios approximately 1:10-15
• Charge Nurse on each shift

Shifts & Scheduling

• Shift times:

  • Days: 06:30 - 19:00
  • Nights: 18:30 - 07:00
• Cyclic self-scheduling available
• Weekend requirement: At minimum every 3rd weekend
• Holiday requirement: At minimum 2 holidays
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating to MedSurg required

Orientation & Training

• Classroom orientation plus 2 twelve-hour shifts on the unit
• RN Pass/Fail exam during orientation (open book, 90% required to pass)
• Fingernail policy: Artificial nails prohibited in all patient care areas

Certifications & Requirements

• BLS certification required
• Valid driver’s license required at submission (used to verify candidate is within 50-mile radius)
• Candidates may NOT be currently full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity)

Clinical Practice

• RNs are NOT required to titrate drips
• Common drips include antibiotics, anticoagulation, and antiplatelets

Desired Nurse Attributes

• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Innovative problem solving
• Compassion, inclusion, integrity, and excellence

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Inpatient Rehab/MedSurg
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for this specialty unless otherwise specified
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Additional Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) needed upfront (7 or fewer days per 13-week contract)
• No additional RTO approved after submission

This position offers a structured environment with a focus on rehabilitation nursing in a diverse patient population, requiring strong clinical skills and teamwork.