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Job ID: 902858
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Acute Rehab
Location
Saint Joseph, MO | Acute Rehab
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on an Acute Rehab Unit for patients requiring extended physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or speech therapy following discharge from the acute medical setting
- Manage a patient ratio of 1:5 on days and 1:5–6 on nights, caring for post-surgical, post-stroke, CHF, and other patients requiring prolonged rehabilitation
- Perform IV insertions and lab draws independently during assigned shifts
- Collaborate with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and care management teams to coordinate discharge planning from the time of admission
- Must pass a Basic EKG/telemetry test prior to start (minimum score of 80%; two attempts allowed)
- May be floated to any like unit within the hospital as needed
Required Qualifications
- Active RN State License and/or Compact State Licensure required (pending license considered at submission; must be active and in hand prior to start date)
- BLS (BCLS) certification required
- ACLS certification required
- BSN required
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; first-time travelers considered with 2 or more years of experience
- Candidate’s permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are accepted at a reduced rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- EPIC EMR experience preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Experience with med-surg patient populations including stroke/TIA, post-surgical, orthopedic, and general medical patients
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-based environment with diverse patient populations
Why Join Us
- Work within a large regional health system that serves as the only tertiary hospital between Kansas City and Omaha, offering a Level II Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center designation — providing exposure to a high-acuity, diverse patient population
- The unit is currently expanding, creating strong potential for contract extensions; conversion to a permanent position may be available for the right candidate