Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Saint Joseph, MO

Work within a large regional health system that serves as the only tertiary hospital between Kansas City and Omaha, offering a Level II Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center designation - providing exposure to a high-acuity, diverse patient population. Provide direct patient care on an Acute Rehab Unit for patients requiring extended physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or speech therapy following discharge from the acute medical setting.

Job ID: 902858
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Acute Rehab
Location

Saint Joseph, MO | Acute Rehab
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an Acute Rehab Unit for patients requiring extended physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or speech therapy following discharge from the acute medical setting
• Manage a patient ratio of 1:5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights, caring for post-surgical, post-stroke, CHF, and other patients requiring prolonged rehabilitation
• Perform IV insertions and lab draws independently during assigned shifts
• Collaborate with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and care management teams to coordinate discharge planning from the time of admission
• Must pass a Basic EKG/telemetry test prior to start (minimum score of 80%; two attempts allowed)
• May be floated to any like unit within the hospital as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN State License and/or Compact State Licensure required (pending license considered at submission; must be active and in hand prior to start date)
• BLS (BCLS) certification required
• ACLS certification required
• BSN required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; first-time travelers considered with 2 or more years of experience
• Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are accepted at a reduced rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience with med-surg patient populations including stroke/TIA, post-surgical, orthopedic, and general medical patients
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-based environment with diverse patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work within a large regional health system that serves as the only tertiary hospital between Kansas City and Omaha, offering a Level II Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center designation - providing exposure to a high-acuity, diverse patient population
• The unit is currently expanding, creating strong potential for contract extensions; conversion to a permanent position may be available for the right candidate