Registered Nurse Rehabilitation

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Rehabilitation

Location

Smithville, MO | Inpatient Rehabilitation

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (18:45–07:15)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an inpatient rehabilitation unit with a patient ratio of 1:6 across all shifts and an average daily census of 10
• Manage a diverse caseload including pulmonary conditions, cardiac conditions, neuro/CVA, orthopedic recovery, debility, and amputation patients
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and respiratory treatments as ordered; manage BiPAP/CPAP devices with preprogrammed settings for chronic conditions
• Administer and monitor a broad range of clinical skills including blood and blood product administration, central line and PICC line care, anticoagulation therapy, wound care, and neuromuscular disease management
• Float as needed to other medical-surgical/intermediate units, including the ED for inpatient holds, based on greatest facility need
• Chart using EPIC EMR; complete required infusion pump and glucometer training prior to start date

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license — pending licensure not accepted; both Kansas and Missouri licensure (or compact license covering both states) required at time of submission due to floating requirements
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required; first-time travelers accepted
• Proficiency in a broad range of clinical skills including IV insertion and maintenance, venous blood draws, foley catheter removal, NG/PEG tube management, oral/nasotracheal suctioning, stroke scale assessment, and fall risk assessment/prevention, among others
• Availability to work 8 weekend shifts (Friday/Saturday/Sunday combination) per 6-week schedule period
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; no local candidates accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in inpatient rehabilitation, neurology, orthopedics, or cardiac nursing
• Familiarity with EPIC EMR; ability to test out of EPIC training module is an option
• Experience with assistive devices, mobilization techniques, prosthesis application, and specialty beds
• Background working with patients requiring diabetic teaching, seizure disorder management, or traumatic brain injury care

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a structured inpatient rehabilitation environment with a consistent shift schedule and a manageable patient census
• Gain experience across a clinically diverse patient population in a facility that supports travel clinicians, including first-time travelers