Travel Rehab RN - $2,218 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Rehabilitation
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Inpatient Rehab RN for a night shift position requiring BSN and at least 1 year of nursing experience.

Details

• Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) caring for patients discharged from acute care requiring 1+ weeks of PT/OT/speech therapy
• Non-telemetry unit with occasional IVs and lab draws
• Patient population includes post-surgical, post-stroke, CHF, orthopedic, and general med-surg cases requiring prolonged therapy
• Patient ratio of 1:5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts, 1900-0730
• Every 3rd weekend required with holiday block coverage
• May float to like units within the hospital as needed
• Team-based care model working closely with physical therapy and care management teams
• EPIC charting system used, experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license in Missouri or Compact state required, must be in hand prior to start (pending license accepted at submission)
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required, ACLS preferred
• BSN required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required, 2 years preferred for first-time travelers
• Must pass Basic EKG exam with 80% or higher (2 attempts allowed)
• Must pass telemetry test prior to starting
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Previous travel experience preferred

Additional Information

• Responsible for own IV insertions and lab draws during shifts
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative team player thrives in this fast-paced environment
• Must complete all organizational mandatory education upon starting
• Schedule created 6 weeks in advance, which may limit self-scheduling flexibility for incoming travelers
• Weekend and holiday time off requests must be pre-approved before start
• No smoking or leaving premises during shift
• Consistent attendance required
• Unit currently expanding with 18 additional beds, creating multiple staffing opportunities
• Extension and permanent conversion opportunities possible for strong candidates
• First-time travelers considered with at least 2 years of experience
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate
• Traveler's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility for full travel rate eligibility
• Previous employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P-752346. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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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