Travel RN Rehab - $2,028 per week

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Rehabilitation for a travel nursing job in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Rehabilitation
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Registered Nurses (RN) for an immediate travel opening in Chesterfield, MO at our Rehabilitation Hospital.

The right RN should have at least 1 year of experience in rehabilitation setting. Read below for more details.

As an RN in a Rehabilitation Hospital, you will provide specialized care to patients recovering from serious illnesses, injuries, or surgeries. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to create and implement individualized care plans, ensuring that patients regain as much function and independence as possible.

As an RN in a Rehabilitation Hospital, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Patient Care: Provide direct care to patients with neurological, orthopedic, or other rehabilitation needs, including stroke recovery, spinal cord injuries, joint replacements, or brain injuries
• Care Planning: Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other members of the rehab team to develop and implement personalized care plans that support patient recovery goals
• Monitoring & Assessment: Regularly assess patients' physical and mental condition, monitor vital signs, neurological function, and progress in therapy. Adjust care plans as necessary based on patient response.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications as prescribed, monitor for side effects, and ensure proper dosage and timely delivery. Assist with pain management strategies to promote patient comfort during rehabilitation
• Patient Education: Educate patients and families about recovery goals, rehabilitation techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to promote independence in daily activities
• Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies, including sudden changes in condition, respiratory distress, or cardiac issues, and act quickly to stabilize patients when needed.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting assessments, treatments, and progress toward rehabilitation goals in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Discharge Planning: Assist with discharge planning, ensuring patients and families are prepared for post discharge care, including home modifications, continued therapies, and follow-up appointments
• Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, case managers, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs

The ideal candidate must have at least one year of experience as an RN in a rehabilitation setting. Current BLS certification is required. Additional certifications may be required. Must be eligible for state licensure.

Rehabilitation Nurses should be able to stand or walk for long periods and must be able to bend, stoop, and lift with proper body mechanics. They should have excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage complex care needs. They must be compassionate, patient, and skilled in promoting recovery and independence for patients recovering from serious injuries or illnesses.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1518834. 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: Rehab - Rehab RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1