Registered Nurse - Inpatient Rehab Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg / ICU | Harbor Rise (Inpatient Rehab)Nexus Children's Hospital – Shenandoah, TXAbout UsNexus Children's Hospital – Shenandoah provides specialized inpatient care for children recovering from complex medical conditions, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and spinal cord injuries.Our Harbor Rise Program delivers a structured, interdisciplinary rehabilitation environment focused on medical stability, functional recovery, and long-term outcomes—because at Nexus, we're mending minds.Position SummaryWe are seeking Med/Surg and ICU-experienced Registered Nurses to join our Harbor Rise inpatient rehabilitation program, supporting pediatric patients recovering from life-altering neurological injuries.As part of our continued growth, we are implementing a unit-based care model, allowing nurses to align to specific patient populations and clinical environments. This structure promotes targeted education, stronger team consistency, and improved patient outcomes.This role is ideal for nurses who want to apply their acute care skillset in a more structured, recovery-focused setting, where they can see long-term patient progress.Unit-Based Care Model (What This Means for You)Assigned to a consistent unit/clinical area rather than rotating across all patient typesOpportunity to build deeper expertise in neuro rehab and complex medical careMore predictable workflows and team collaborationFocused training and development aligned to your unitWhat Makes This Role DifferentTransition from high-turnover acute care to a progress-driven rehab environmentWork with patients recovering from TBI, spinal cord injuries, and neurological conditionsBe part of a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team (therapy, neuro, behavioral health)See the direct impact of your care over time, not just stabilization and dischargeKey ResponsibilitiesProvide direct nursing care to medically complex pediatric patientsMonitor and manage patients transitioning from acute care to rehabilitationSupport neurological recovery and functional progressCollaborate with physicians, therapists, and behavioral health teamsEducate patients and families throughout the recovery journeyQualificationsActive RN license (Texas)Required: Med/Surg or ICU experiencePediatric, rehab, or neuro experience preferredStrong clinical judgment and critical thinking skillsAbility to work within a structured, unit-based care environmentIdeal Candidate ProfileICU nurses seeking a more sustainable, lower-burnout environmentMed/Surg nurses with strong clinical fundamentalsNurses interested in neurological recovery and long-term patient outcomesClinicians who value consistency, team alignment, and unit ownership over constant floating