```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Rehabilitation / Brain Injury Unit – Pennsylvania
Start Date: October 2026
Location: Pennsylvania
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM, 12-hour shifts. Every third weekend required. One winter holiday required. 8-week assignment.
Highlights:
- Specialized Brain Injury Unit focused on stroke recovery, traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries, neurological disorders, and post-surgical rehabilitation
- Patient ratio of 1:5 on nights with comprehensive interdisciplinary team support including PT, OT, SLP, respiratory services, and social work
- Epic charting system with focus on neurological status, mobility progress, and therapy participation
- Typical patient length of stay 2-6 weeks with emphasis on functional recovery and family education
- 36 hours of orientation provided; minimal floating required (primarily within rehabilitation units)
- First-time travelers welcome; no call requirement
Requirements:
- Active Pennsylvania RN license required at time of submission
- BLS certification required; ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years of acute care experience required
- Acute inpatient rehabilitation or acute rehab hospital experience required
- Epic charting system experience required
- Experience with stroke patients, brain injury care, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury preferred
- Competency in tracheostomy care, PICC line management, IV therapy, wound care, and feeding tube management
- PA fingerprinting and background clearance required (must be completed within one week of contract signing)
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Pass/Fail clinical exam required for clearance
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients recovering from life-altering neurological events. You'll work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping patients regain independence and quality of life. The specialized rehabilitation setting provides opportunities to develop advanced skills in neuroscience nursing, patient education, and family-centered care while working alongside experienced therapy professionals committed to exceptional patient outcomes.
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