Travel RN Acute Inpatient Rehab (IRF) - $2,200 per week
American Traveler, Norfolk, NE, United States
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Rehabilitation Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Norfolk, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Rehabilitation
Discipline:
RN
Start Date:
05/04/2026
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: May 4, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Acute Rehab (IRF) position requiring at least 1 year of med/surg or acute rehab experience, with night shift scheduling and Epic EMR.
Details
Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRF) within a hospital setting
7-bed unit serving patients with stroke, trauma, cardiac conditions, debility, spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, and orthopedic diagnoses
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4; typically 2 nurses on shift when census is 5 or more patients (LPN+RN or RN+RN staffing model)
Telemetry is present on the unit but RNs are not required to read strips — monitoring is handled at a central location
Common equipment includes CPAP and BiPAP; no trachs on this unit
EMR is Epic; prior Epic experience preferred
12-hour night shifts, 3x per week (6p–6a)
Self-scheduling with block scheduling allowed; core staff have first pick
Every 3rd weekend required
Float responsibilities include Med/Surg, Stepdown, and Behavioral Health Unit (pass meds or sitter role)
On-call may be required during low census periods
Requirements
Active NE or Compact RN license required
Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
Minimum 1 year of med/surg or acute rehab RN experience required
Proficiency with IVs (self-insertion), straight caths, Foley catheters, antibiotics administration, and care of isolation patients
Candidates must reside more than 45 miles from the facility to qualify
Additional Information
RNs participate in weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) conferences held on Wednesday mornings
Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF) training is completed on the Acute Rehab Unit
Rehabilitation patients are generally less medically complex; average length of stay is 7–10 days, up to 30 days
Unit orientation is 1 shift
Nurse aides are floated to the unit as needed; none are permanently assigned to the ARU
PT, OT, and SLP services are provided on the unit
Holiday coverage is required every other observed holiday; Easter is worked by whoever is scheduled for that weekend
Navy scrubs required for nursing staff
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Benefits
Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
Generous 401(k) match
Substantial housing stipend
24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians
American Traveler Job ID #P-699538. 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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Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Rehabilitation
Discipline:
RN
Start Date:
05/04/2026
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: May 4, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Acute Rehab (IRF) position requiring at least 1 year of med/surg or acute rehab experience, with night shift scheduling and Epic EMR.
Details
Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRF) within a hospital setting
7-bed unit serving patients with stroke, trauma, cardiac conditions, debility, spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, and orthopedic diagnoses
Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3–4; typically 2 nurses on shift when census is 5 or more patients (LPN+RN or RN+RN staffing model)
Telemetry is present on the unit but RNs are not required to read strips — monitoring is handled at a central location
Common equipment includes CPAP and BiPAP; no trachs on this unit
EMR is Epic; prior Epic experience preferred
12-hour night shifts, 3x per week (6p–6a)
Self-scheduling with block scheduling allowed; core staff have first pick
Every 3rd weekend required
Float responsibilities include Med/Surg, Stepdown, and Behavioral Health Unit (pass meds or sitter role)
On-call may be required during low census periods
Requirements
Active NE or Compact RN license required
Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required
Minimum 1 year of med/surg or acute rehab RN experience required
Proficiency with IVs (self-insertion), straight caths, Foley catheters, antibiotics administration, and care of isolation patients
Candidates must reside more than 45 miles from the facility to qualify
Additional Information
RNs participate in weekly Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) conferences held on Wednesday mornings
Inpatient Rehab Facility (IRF) training is completed on the Acute Rehab Unit
Rehabilitation patients are generally less medically complex; average length of stay is 7–10 days, up to 30 days
Unit orientation is 1 shift
Nurse aides are floated to the unit as needed; none are permanently assigned to the ARU
PT, OT, and SLP services are provided on the unit
Holiday coverage is required every other observed holiday; Easter is worked by whoever is scheduled for that weekend
Navy scrubs required for nursing staff
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Benefits
Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
Generous 401(k) match
Substantial housing stipend
24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians
American Traveler Job ID #P-699538. 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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