Travel Registered Nurse Rehab Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - Rehab in Herrin, Illinois, starting 09/07/2026 for 13 weeks. Travel assignment with guaranteed 36 hours per week, paying $2,139 to $2,185 per week. Day shift. Work will occur on an inpatient rehabilitation unit within a hospital setting. This role focuses on care in a neuro-heavy population; Heparin drips are not performed on this unit.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,139–$2,185 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation on a hospital unit
- Start date: 09/07/2026
- Travel assignment within a hospital-based inpatient rehab program
- Stroke care experience is a plus but not required

Responsibilities
- Assess patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs; develop, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments typical of an inpatient unit (excluding Heparin drips); monitor effects and report changes in patient condition using clinical judgment.
- Provide explanations and instructions to patients and responsible persons; support patient education regarding diagnosis, rehab goals, and discharge planning.
- Demonstrate nursing clinical judgment to recognize and report changes in patient condition; ensure patient safety and appropriate escalation when needed.
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records; participate in core measures and quality improvement activities; engage in continuing education.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and case managers to coordinate care and support smooth transitions and discharge planning.
- Contribute to a healthy workplace environment through professional communication and teamwork; implement evidence-based practices in rehabilitation care.

Requirements
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Ability to work in an inpatient rehab setting; day shift
- Experience in inpatient rehabilitation or medical-surgical care preferred
- Stroke certification is a plus but not required
- Demonstrated clinical judgment and ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support throughout the travel engagement
- Access to ongoing education and clinical resources
- Dedicated support from the staffing organization during the assignment
- Standard travel nurse onboarding and credentialing processes

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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