Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Rehabilitation
Specialty

Rehabilitation Nursing (Acute Rehab)



Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to support an acute inpatient rehabilitation unit caring for patients recovering from neurological and complex medical conditions. This role involves providing coordinated, patient-centered nursing care to individuals with stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injuries in a structured rehab setting.



Shift & Schedule


  • Shift Type: Day / Extended Day Shift




  • Shift Length: 12 hours




  • Hours: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM




  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week





Contract Details


  • Assignment Type: Contract / Travel




  • Duration: 13 weeks





Unit Details


  • Acute inpatient rehabilitation unit




  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratios:




    • Days: 1:5




    • Nights: 1:12






  • Floating required to Medical-Surgical units within scope of practice




  • Weekend coverage required every other weekend





Patient Population


  • Stroke (CVA)




  • Traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries




  • Spinal cord injuries




  • Patients requiring intensive rehabilitation services





Key Responsibilities


  • Provide comprehensive nursing care in an acute rehab hospital setting




  • Perform detailed patient assessments and ongoing monitoring




  • Administer medications and treatments per physician orders




  • Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and rehabilitation goals




  • Safely operate specialized equipment such as Hoyer lifts and sit-to-stand lifts




  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary rehab teams including PT, OT, and Speech Therapy




  • Educate patients and families regarding care plans and recovery goals




  • Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EPIC preferred)




  • Float to other inpatient units as needed within competency





Required Qualifications


  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license




  • Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (acute care or rehab preferred)




  • Current BLS certification




  • Experience or familiarity with acute rehabilitation hospital settings




For more details reach at [email protected] or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.

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