Travel Nurse RN - Rehab - $2,309 per week in Herrin, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Rehab
Location: Herrin, IL
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,309 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/7/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for an Inpatient Rehabilitation unit in Herrin, Illinois. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population, with a significant focus on neurological conditions, including stroke recovery.

The successful candidate will manage patient care similar to a medical-surgical floor, excluding Heparin drips, and will be integral to the patient's recovery journey. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individual plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Provide clear explanations and instructions to patients and their responsible persons.
• Demonstrate the ability to use nursing clinical judgment to recognize and report changes in patient condition.
• Contribute to a healthy workplace environment by managing conflict using professional communication skills.
• Meet Core Measure responsibilities related to patient care.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain and enhance professional competency.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an inpatient medical or rehabilitation setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) or similar stroke certification.
• Experience with a high neurological patient population.

Skills & Competencies

• Comprehensive patient assessment skills (physical, mental, spiritual).
• Proficiency in care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective patient and family education skills.
• Professional communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Accurate and thorough medical record documentation.
• Ability to manage a diverse patient population, including those with neurological conditions.
• Familiarity with general medical-surgical nursing practices (excluding Heparin drips).

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day Shift (AM)
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 7, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.