Travel Nurse RN - Rehab - $2,074 per week in Herrin, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Rehab
Location: Herrin, IL
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,074 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Job Summary

Join a dedicated team as an Inpatient Rehabilitation Registered Nurse at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) in Herrin, Illinois. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive nursing care within a nationally recognized rehabilitation service known for excellence in patient outcomes.

The Inpatient Rehabilitation unit specializes in a high neurological patient population, including individuals recovering from stroke. Nurses on this unit deliver a broad spectrum of care, similar to a medical-surgical floor, focusing on holistic patient assessment, individualized care planning, and collaborative implementation with a multidisciplinary team. The unit does not manage Heparin drips.

As part of a non-profit system, you will contribute to an environment that values professional growth and exceptional patient care, supporting patients on their journey to recovery and improved quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, addressing mental, physical, and spiritual needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Provide clear explanations and instructions to patients and their responsible persons regarding care plans and health conditions.
• Utilize strong clinical judgment to recognize and report changes in patient condition promptly.
• Contribute to a healthy workplace environment by managing conflict effectively using professional communication skills.
• Ensure compliance with Core Measure responsibilities related to patient care.
• Actively participate in continuing education and professional development activities.
• Maintain complete and accurate electronic medical records.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in an inpatient medical or rehabilitation setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN).
• Experience caring for neurological patient populations.

Skills & Competencies

• **Clinical Skills:** Comprehensive patient assessment, individualized care planning, medication administration (excluding Heparin drips), patient education, wound care, vital sign monitoring, discharge planning, clinical judgment, critical thinking.
• **Equipment:** General medical-surgical and rehabilitation nursing equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitoring devices, mobility aids).
• **Soft Skills:** Professional communication, conflict resolution, teamwork, empathy, adaptability, strong organizational skills, ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Day shift (AM)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: July 27, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.