Travel Nurse RN - Rehab in Saint Joseph, MO

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). Collaborate with physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and care management teams to plan patient discharge beginning at admission.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Rehab RN in Saint Joseph, Missouri, 64501!

Job ID: 900866
Job Title

Registered Nurse - Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU)
Location

Saint Joseph, MO | Acute Rehab
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (19:00-07:30) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a non-telemetry acute rehabilitation unit with an expected nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 on nights
• Collaborate with physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and care management teams to plan patient discharge beginning at admission
• Perform IV insertions and lab draws independently during assigned shifts
• Must pass a Basic EKG/telemetry exam (80% or higher) prior to starting; two attempts allowed
• May be floated to like units within the hospital as needed
• Complete all required organizational mandatory education, including non-billable orientation modules

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 1 year of RN experience required; first-time travelers accepted with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible at standard rate; local candidates within 50 miles are accepted at a reduced rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• EPIC electronic health records experience
• Previous travel nursing experience
• Experience caring for post-surgical, stroke, CHF, or general rehabilitation patient populations
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based environment

Why Join Us

• The unit is actively expanding, creating strong potential for contract extensions for high-performing travelers
• Conversion to a permanent position is possible for the right candidate, and sign-on bonuses may be available upon conversion