Travel Nurse RN - Rehab in Charleston, WV

Provide direct nursing care to patients on a 24-bed Medical Rehabilitation unit with diagnoses including cerebrovascular disease, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, amputations, neurological diseases, and severe deconditioning related to cardiac or respiratory events. Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary care team including a physiatrist, nurse practitioner, therapists, and social worker to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.

Job ID: 901562
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation (Med Rehab)
Location

Charleston, WV | Acute Rehab
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Weekdays, every other weekend required | 36 or 48 hours/week options available
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients on a 24-bed Medical Rehabilitation unit with diagnoses including cerebrovascular disease, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, amputations, neurological diseases, and severe deconditioning related to cardiac or respiratory events
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary care team including a physiatrist, nurse practitioner, therapists, and social worker to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:5-1:6 on nights, delivering safe and effective care throughout the shift
• Float within scope of practice to meet facility needs as required
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health records
• Participate in every-other-weekend rotation; no on-call requirement

Required Qualifications

• Active WV or Compact RN License (candidates with a pending license may be submitted but must have an active WV or Compact license prior to start)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of rehabilitation specialty experience required
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 - March 31); medical exemptions with documented allergist or physician record may be considered
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; candidates residing 75-100 miles away may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Acute care rehabilitation certification preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with Cerner charting system
• First-time travel nurses accepted

Why Join Us

• Work at a Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with 855 staffed beds, offering exposure to a high-acuity, multidisciplinary rehabilitation environment
• Block schedule requests may be accommodated - discuss availability during the interview process