What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Rehab - In Patient position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Inpatient Rehabilitation unit requiring an active IA or compact RN license and at least 1 year of acute care experience.
Details
- Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation unit with 13 beds
- Adult and geriatric patient population
- Patient ratio of 1 RN to 6 patients
- Common diagnoses include neuro, trauma, and burn cases requiring gait training/strengthening and wound vac management
- Uses lift equipment and Meditech EHR
- Night shift schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
- Every other weekend required
- Floating to MedSurg as needed
- No call requirements
Requirements
- Active RN license (IA or Compact) required
- Current BLS certification required (AHA certifications required)
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience required, including at least 1 year of acute care experience
- MedSurg or LTAC experience accepted
- Must pass Iowa SING background check including criminal and child abuse portions
- Mandatory reporter certification required (Child and Adult)
- Must pass a 10-panel drug screening including opiates
- Titers required within the last 12 months (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, TB)
- Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care within an inpatient acute rehabilitation setting
- Supports patients undergoing gait training, strengthening, and wound care
- Travel experience preferred but not required
- First-time travelers may be considered
- Must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
- Cannot be employed elsewhere full time
- Must reside 60 miles or more from the facility to be eligible for the travel rate
- Monday or Tuesday start dates accepted
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan