Travel Nurse RN - Rehab in South Charleston, WV

Provide direct nursing care on a 24-bed Medical Rehabilitation unit serving patients with cerebrovascular disease, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries (SCI), 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 execute individualized patient care plans.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Rehab RN in South Charleston, West Virginia, 25303!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care on a 24-bed Medical Rehabilitation unit serving patients with cerebrovascular disease, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries (SCI), 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 execute individualized patient care plans
• Support patient rehabilitation goals in coordination with therapy staff who work with patients up to 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with an average length of stay of approximately 2 weeks
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6 on nights, adjusting as needed based on census and acuity
• Float within scope of practice to other areas of the facility as needed to meet staffing requirements
• Maintain active BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Required Qualifications

• Active WV RN license or valid Compact RN license (candidates with a pending WV/Compact license may be submitted, but license must be active prior to start date)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of in-specialty (rehabilitation) 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 will be considered - candidates who refuse without medical documentation will not be eligible
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; candidates residing 75-99 miles away may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the facility's discretion

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Acute care rehabilitation certification preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with Cerner electronic health records
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Level 1 Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with 855 staffed beds, offering a dynamic and high-acuity clinical environment
• Complimentary parking garage access available for travelers