Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Inpatient Neuro Rehab travel assignment at a Level 1 Trauma facility in Arizona, requiring strong Med/Surg experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Inpatient Neuro Rehab unit in an acute care, Level 1 Trauma hospital setting
• 52-bed unit serving a 90% neuro population, including TBI, brain tumor resection, CVA, lung transplant, and liver transplant patients
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:6; Tech ratio of 1:8
• 12-hour night shifts
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period
• Holiday coverage based on unit rotation
• Floating required to any Med/Surg unit
• 2-shift floor-specific orientation
• Charting in Cerner EMR
• Unit is supported by 2 Charge RNs (with light assignments), Nurse Aides, a SWAT RN IV team, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), and Pharmacy (24/7)
• 3 Rehab Physicians round daily with on-call coverage at night
• Interdisciplinary team rounds; patients receive therapy 5/7 days, approximately 3 hours per day
• Average patient length of stay is 19–21 days
• No telemetry or ventilator management required

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required at time of consideration — pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Strong Med/Surg experience required; Inpatient Rehab experience preferred
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Current BLS certification required — pending certifications not accepted
• FIM (Functional Independence Measure) certification required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation (2 attempts allowed)
• Must demonstrate competency in sterile technique, including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Must maintain natural hair color, have no facial piercings, and men must be clean-shaven (for fit testing purposes)
• Must have personal vehicle available for the assignment
• Comfortable with high-level communication and active involvement with patients and families

Additional Information

• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible — candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered
• A pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment is conducted on Day 1 of orientation, covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; nurses who have broken sterile field have been terminated during this assessment
• Orientation also includes educational sessions on lifts, restraints, and wound care
• Failing the Relias Dysrhythmia exam or the Day 1 sterile technique test on a second attempt results in a 6-month ineligibility period for CommonSpirit facilities in Arizona and the Sacramento, CA region
• Slate grey scrubs required
• Unit is a low-stimulation environment; busiest times are 6–9 AM and 6:30–9 PM
• Nurses are expected to be proficient in acute Med/Surg skills including IV therapy and wound care