Travel Registered Nurse - Regional (Michigan)
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, Saginaw, MI, United States
Locations:
Grand Rapids, MI
Summary
The Registered Nurse – Regional Traveler at Mary Free Bed is an integral member of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering patient-centered rehabilitation care. RNs coordinate, direct, delegate, and provide care to multiple patients, fostering relationships with patients, families, and colleagues to enhance care quality. Compassionate, courteous care is delivered in accordance with departmental policies and service standards. Education is a cornerstone of rehabilitation nursing, empowering patients and families to achieve independence and adapt successfully for discharge to home.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of licensure and in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
Quality Pillar of Excellence
Assesses patients and develops individualized, patient-centered care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Delegates and oversees care provided by non‑licensed staff to ensure adherence to departmental policies.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives by identifying care enhancements and reporting incidents or near misses.
Supports quality improvement through data collection and documentation audits.
Promotes patient safety by following protocols and reporting safety concerns or improvement opportunities to leadership.
Service Pillar of Excellence
Delivers exceptional customer service to patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
Maintains confidentiality and performs service recovery when needed.
Recognizes and integrates cultural and religious needs into care planning.
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
People Pillar of Excellence
Demonstrates clinical competency and meets regulatory/accreditation standards within required timeframes.
Fosters a professional work environment based on respect, accountability, and open communication.
Identifies and mitigates employee safety risks; maintains a safe physical work environment.
Assists with staff selection, orientation, and mentoring of new team members as requested.
Serves as a preceptor for RN students and collaborates with educators to provide meaningful clinical experiences.
Financial Performance Pillar of Excellence
Follows departmental policies related to payroll and chargeable items.
Identifies and shares opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency.
Develops skills to support strategic program growth (e.g., Baclofen and Botox services).
Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behavior while encouraging, coaching, and monitoring the same in team members. Consistently promote teamwork, direct communication with co‑workers, and handle confidential information discreetly and sensitively.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction and participate in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications
Licensure
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in home state.
Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licenses based on assignment needs.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Education
Associate degree in Nursing required.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel up to 350 miles for assignments.
Assignments typically range from 6 to 12 weeks.
Travel, lodging, and per diem compensation provided.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a clinical setting.
Skills
Strong critical thinking, decision‑making, delegation, and leadership skills.
Effective time management and organizational abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure, manage interruptions, and prioritize tasks effectively.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Certification as Registered Rehabilitation Nurse.
Two years of previous RN experience in rehabilitation or acute care setting.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
None – No specific requirements.
Occasionally – Less than one‑third of time.
Frequently – One‑third to two‑thirds of time.
Majority – More than two‑thirds of time.
Requirements include: stationary position occasionally, traversing or moving around work location frequently, using keyboard occasionally, operating or using department specific equipment frequently, standing or moving frequently, communicating information the majority of time, transporting or exerting force at majority, lifting up to 10 pounds majority, lifting up to 25 pounds frequently, other weight up to 35 pounds occasionally. Must understand and follow safety policies related to exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and hazardous materials, and be competent with computer systems for documenting patient care.
Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The accommodations policy applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.
Equal Opportunity
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristic.
Contact
If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com.
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Grand Rapids, MI
Summary
The Registered Nurse – Regional Traveler at Mary Free Bed is an integral member of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering patient-centered rehabilitation care. RNs coordinate, direct, delegate, and provide care to multiple patients, fostering relationships with patients, families, and colleagues to enhance care quality. Compassionate, courteous care is delivered in accordance with departmental policies and service standards. Education is a cornerstone of rehabilitation nursing, empowering patients and families to achieve independence and adapt successfully for discharge to home.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of licensure and in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
Quality Pillar of Excellence
Assesses patients and develops individualized, patient-centered care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Delegates and oversees care provided by non‑licensed staff to ensure adherence to departmental policies.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives by identifying care enhancements and reporting incidents or near misses.
Supports quality improvement through data collection and documentation audits.
Promotes patient safety by following protocols and reporting safety concerns or improvement opportunities to leadership.
Service Pillar of Excellence
Delivers exceptional customer service to patients, families, physicians, and colleagues.
Maintains confidentiality and performs service recovery when needed.
Recognizes and integrates cultural and religious needs into care planning.
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
People Pillar of Excellence
Demonstrates clinical competency and meets regulatory/accreditation standards within required timeframes.
Fosters a professional work environment based on respect, accountability, and open communication.
Identifies and mitigates employee safety risks; maintains a safe physical work environment.
Assists with staff selection, orientation, and mentoring of new team members as requested.
Serves as a preceptor for RN students and collaborates with educators to provide meaningful clinical experiences.
Financial Performance Pillar of Excellence
Follows departmental policies related to payroll and chargeable items.
Identifies and shares opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency.
Develops skills to support strategic program growth (e.g., Baclofen and Botox services).
Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behavior while encouraging, coaching, and monitoring the same in team members. Consistently promote teamwork, direct communication with co‑workers, and handle confidential information discreetly and sensitively.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction and participate in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications
Licensure
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in home state.
Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licenses based on assignment needs.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Education
Associate degree in Nursing required.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel up to 350 miles for assignments.
Assignments typically range from 6 to 12 weeks.
Travel, lodging, and per diem compensation provided.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a clinical setting.
Skills
Strong critical thinking, decision‑making, delegation, and leadership skills.
Effective time management and organizational abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure, manage interruptions, and prioritize tasks effectively.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Certification as Registered Rehabilitation Nurse.
Two years of previous RN experience in rehabilitation or acute care setting.
Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
None – No specific requirements.
Occasionally – Less than one‑third of time.
Frequently – One‑third to two‑thirds of time.
Majority – More than two‑thirds of time.
Requirements include: stationary position occasionally, traversing or moving around work location frequently, using keyboard occasionally, operating or using department specific equipment frequently, standing or moving frequently, communicating information the majority of time, transporting or exerting force at majority, lifting up to 10 pounds majority, lifting up to 25 pounds frequently, other weight up to 35 pounds occasionally. Must understand and follow safety policies related to exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and hazardous materials, and be competent with computer systems for documenting patient care.
Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The accommodations policy applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.
Equal Opportunity
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristic.
Contact
If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com.
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