American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Rehabilitation for a travel nursing job in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Rehabilitation
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/30/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a BSN-prepared RN for an Inpatient Rehab assignment requiring a MO or compact RN license, BLS certification, and night shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Work in an inpatient rehabilitation unit within a hospital setting
• Typical patient ratio is 1:5 during the day and 1:5-6 on night shifts
• Patient population includes post-surgical, post-stroke, CHF, and patients needing prolonged physical, speech, or occupational therapy
• Occasional duties include IV management and lab draws, but this is a non-telemetry unit
• Collaborative, team-based care with physical therapy and care management teams
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Uses Epic for charting; Epic experience is preferred
• Local candidates within a 50 mile radius accepted at a lower rate
• Nurses will participate in discharge planning from admission with interdisciplinary teams
• First-time travelers are accepted if meeting the 2-year experience requirement
• RTO (requested time off) must be declared for consideration
• Returning staff must have a one-year break before returning as a traveler
• Four hours of mandatory modules completed during orientation
• No telemetry responsibilities required on this unit
• Free parking is available on site

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required; pending license accepted if in hand before start
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience; first-time travelers require 2 years of RN experience
• Must pass Basic EKG exam with a score of 80% or higher (up to 2 attempts allowed)
• Epic charting experience preferred

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-642025. 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

About American Traveler