Rehab RN
Kankakee, Illinois
Riverside Medical Center

Registered Nurse

Location

• Kankakee, Illinois

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• Day shift
• 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• BLS certification
• 1 year of experience in inpatient acute rehab
• Driver’s license required for submission

Preferred Qualifications

• Rehab certification
• QIM experience
• Prior travel experience

Unit Details

• Rehab unit
• 30 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6–8 depending on acuity
• No continuous telemetry monitoring
• Floating may be required to MedSurg

Common Patient Population

• Post-op cardiovascular surgery
• Falls
• Knee surgeries
• Back surgeries
• Strokes
• Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease
• Some post-acute COVID conditioning
• PICC/ports

Clinical Responsibilities / Support

• May titrate IVF, electrolytes, antibiotics, and blood
• Can have CPAP/BiPAP if used at home; respiratory therapy assists with settings
• Tech support available for ADLs, vitals, and showers

Scheduling Expectations

• Weekend and holiday coverage expected based on unit needs
• Standby may be required for low census and pending admissions

Orientation

• One 12-hour shift with a preceptor