Neurology Rehab Registered Nurse
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Neurology Rehab Nurse - Phoenix, Arizona

Job Overview

• Specialty: Neurology Rehab
• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Unit: Neuro Rehab
• Unit Size: 52 beds
• Hospital Size: Large tertiary care center (607 beds)
• Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma required
• EMR System: Cerner (experience required)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years of core experience in Neurology Rehab or MedSurg (higher requirement applies)
• Additional Experience: Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Required for ED and Neuro ICU roles (not explicitly stated for this role, so not required here)

Certifications & Exams

• Required Certifications:

  • RN BLS
  • FIM (Functional Independence Measure) certification preferred
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam: Must pass 24-48 hours prior to acceptance; 2 attempts allowed
• Day 1 Pass/Fail SIMs Lab: Includes Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (except ED and Neuro ICU have modified requirements)
• Additional Requirements:

  • No facial piercings
  • Natural hair color only
  • Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing

Work Environment & Schedule

• Shift Details:

  • Tech start times: 6:30 AM, 3:00 PM, 11:30 PM
  • Floating to any MedSurg unit required
  • Floor-specific orientation: 2 shifts
• Nurse to Patient Ratios:

  • RN: 1:6
  • Tech: 1:8
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 8 weeks
• Holidays: Worked as part of core rotation
• Scrub Color: Slate grey
• Telemetry: No
• Ventilator Patients: No
• Additional Staff Support:

  • 2 Charge Nurses with light assignments depending on census
  • Nurse aides available
  • Rehab Physicians (3) round daily, on-call at night
  • RT and Pharmacy available 24/7
  • SWAT RN available for difficult IV sticks

Patient Population & Care

• Common Diagnoses:

  • 90% neuro population
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Brain tumor resection
  • Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
  • Lung transplant
  • Liver transplant
• Care Model:

  • Low stimulation area
  • Interdisciplinary team rounds 5 days/week, 3 hours/day therapy
  • Average length of stay: 19-21 days
• Nursing Skills:

  • Acute MedSurg care including IV therapy and wound care
  • High level of communication and personal involvement with patients and families
  • Partnership of care approach

Additional Notes

• Candidates cannot work two contracts simultaneously within this system
• Must have been off permanent staff status with the system for 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment
• Travel teams must have their own vehicles
• Parking is assigned with shuttle service to the facility
• Orientation occurs weekly on Mondays (except holidays)
• Busy times typically 6-9 AM and 6:30-9 PM

This position is ideal for experienced Neurology Rehab nurses comfortable with a teaching hospital environment, high communication demands, and a diverse neuro patient population.