Acute Rehab RN
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: 2S Med Rehab
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 7pm-7am, weekdays, every other weekend required
• Patient Population:

  • Cerebrovascular disease (Stroke)
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Amputees
  • Spinal cord injuries (SCI)
  • Neurological diseases
  • Severe deconditioning related to cardiac or respiratory events
• Unit Description: 24 beds, interdisciplinary care team including physiatrist, NP, nurse, therapists, and social worker
• Therapy: Patients receive 3 hours of therapy daily, Monday-Friday
• Length of Stay: Approximately 2 weeks
• Float: RN may float within scope to meet facility needs
• Schedule Flexibility: Open to block schedule requests (discuss during interview)
• Guaranteed Hours: Options for 36 or 48 hours per week

Experience Requirements

• RN Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year in acute care rehab required
• Charge Experience: Preferred but not required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers accepted)

Licensure & Certifications

• License: WV or Compact RN license required; pending license allowed but must be active before start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (AHA only) - mandatory before start, no pending or onsite completion allowed
  • ACLS preferred (AHA only)
  • Acute care rehab experience preferred
• Additional Certifications:

  • NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable)
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG, Medication Calculation, Blood Administration) required for nursing candidates
• Orientation: Held every other week on Thursday; orientation now two days (Thursday and Friday)

Staffing Ratios

• Day Shift: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
• Night Shift: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients

Work Requirements & Policies

• Every other weekend required
• No call requirement
• 100-mile radius rule applies (75-99 miles require facility approval)
• No Return to Origin (RTO) restrictions, but requests must be discussed during interview
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue/White or combination
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free parking garage for travelers

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31) unless medically exempt with documentation
• COVID Vaccine: Not required
• Physical Exam: Must be completed within 1 year of start, signed by appropriate provider, confirming good health and no limitations
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual fit testing required; onsite fit testing may be accommodated if no clinic within 100 miles
• TB Testing: Negative TB test within 3 months of start; annual TB questionnaire required for positive TB responders
• Immunizations:

  • Tdap (after age 11) required; exemptions allowed with approval
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - 2 vaccines or positive titers required; boosters if titers negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B - series or positive titer required; declination allowed if series completed and titer negative
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titers required; boosters if titers negative or equivocal
• Drug Screen: Must be within 30 days of start and updated annually; includes standard panel (amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, PCP, benzodiazepines, methadone, propoxyphene)
• Background Checks: 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, sex offender search, national and international checks as applicable
• References: Minimum 1 reference required from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within the past year

Additional Notes

• Permanent employees cannot return as travelers for 2 years after last permanent day worked at this facility
• Candidate must submit a comprehensive packet including work history, specialty skills checklist, references, license verification, driver’s license, and social security card
• Pass/fail testing required for nursing candidates with two attempts allowed per exam
• Various facility-specific documents and policies must be reviewed, signed, and returned as part of onboarding
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required for certain units (ER, Surgical & Trauma ICU, Trauma Stepdown, Behavioral Health)

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a specialized acute rehab setting with a collaborative interdisciplinary team, caring for complex neurological and trauma patients.