Travel Registered Nurse, Acute Rehab Unit

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Rehabilitation for a travel nursing job in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Rehabilitation
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Inpatient Rehab RN for a night shift travel contract at a Level II Trauma and Stroke Center in St. Joseph, MO, requiring a MO or compact RN license and BSN.

Details

• Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) within a 352-bed Level II Trauma and Stroke Center
• Patient population includes post-surgical, post-stroke, CHF, falls, weakness, AMS, elective total joints, hip/femur fractures, back/neck surgery, stroke/TIA, and general med-surg patients requiring prolonged physical or occupational/speech therapy
• Patient ratio is 1:5 on days and 1:5–6 on nights
• Non-telemetry unit; patients may occasionally have IVs or require lab draws
• Charting via Epic
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30, Monday–Sunday schedule cycle
• Every 3rd weekend required
• Holiday block coverage required for the duration of the contract
• Floating to like units within the hospital may be required at any time
• Free parking on-site
• Local candidates are accepted at a reduced rate if residing within a 50-mile radius of the facility

Requirements

• Active RN license — MO state or compact license required; pending license acceptable but must be in hand prior to start
• BSN required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• ACLS preferred if not already listed as required (refer to certifications above)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; first-time travelers accepted with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Must pass a Basic EKG exam with a score of 80% or higher (2 attempts allowed)
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Works collaboratively with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and care management teams to plan patient discharge from the time of admission
• Responsible for independent IV insertions and lab draws during shifts
• Schedule is built 6 weeks in advance; travelers joining mid-cycle may have limited self-scheduling opportunities
• Weekend and holiday time-off requests must be pre-approved prior to accepting the position
• All organizational mandatory education must be completed
• No smoking or leaving the premises during a shift
• Unit is currently expanding with 18 additional beds, creating multiple staffing opportunities
• Extension opportunities are likely for strong performers; permanent conversion is also possible
• Consistent attendance is essential in this role
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply with 2 or more years of experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-716135. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Rehab - In Patient

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