Travel Rehab RN - $2,069 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Rehabilitation for a travel nursing job in Smithville, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Rehabilitation
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Inpatient Rehab RN with at least 2 years of recent specialty experience, Epic proficiency, and both Kansas and Missouri (or compact) RN licenses in hand.

Details

• Acute inpatient rehabilitation unit within a community hospital setting
• Patient population includes pulmonary, cardiac, neuro/CVA, orthopedic recovery, debility, and amputation cases
• Patient ratio of 1:6 on all shifts
• 12-bed unit with an average daily census of 10
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week scheduling period, which may fall on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday
• No on-call requirements
• Primary unit is Inpatient Rehab, with floating required to other Med/Surg/Intermediate (MSI) units, including the ED for inpatient holds, based on facility need
• Charting is performed in Epic (required)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active MO RN license or compact RN license currently in hand; both Kansas and Missouri licenses (or a compact license) must be in hand at time of consideration, as floating between state lines may be required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of recent inpatient rehab specialty experience required, including at least 1 full year of in-specialty experience within the past 12 months with no employment gap greater than 90 days
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in a broad range of clinical skills including: IV therapy, blood and blood product administration, PICC/central line care, venous blood draws, NG/PEG tube management, Foley catheter removal, wound care, stroke scale assessment, anticoagulation/antiseizure/diuretic medication management, and orthopedic skills (assistive devices, prosthesis application, total joint replacement care)
• Ability to perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and respiratory treatments as ordered
• Ability to manage BiPAP/CPAP devices with preprogrammed settings for chronic conditions
• 2 professional references required: at least one must be supervisor level or above, the second may be a charge RN; both must be from supervisors who have worked with the candidate within the past year

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the facility are considered local and are not eligible for this position
• RTO is capped at 7 days; all RTO and scheduling requests must be finalized prior to consideration and no additional requests will be accepted after that point
• Previous employees of BJC or Saint Luke's health systems must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler; candidates who have worked at the facility within the past 18 months must have a 3-month break in service
• Candidates who have previously held a contract with BJC must have fulfilled that contract in full to be eligible; mid-contract cancellations to accept another BJC assignment are not permitted
• Orientation includes pre-start Epic training modules; candidates will have the option to complete an Epic test-out or the standard Epic module
• Infusion pump and glucometer training must be completed prior to the first day of orientation
• Navy scrubs are required
• Travel partners are not accepted for this position
• Charge nurse experience is preferred

American Traveler Job ID #P-737209. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Rehab - In Patient

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