Travel Rehabilitation Registered Nurse; RN

A travel rehabilitation nurse is a healthcare professional who specializes in helping people with disabilities and chronic illness attain optimal function, health, and adapt to an altered lifestyle. Travel rehab nurses collaborate with teams of healthcare specialists to treat patients who've experienced heart attacks, strokes, car accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

Rehab travel nurses have the expertise to help determine their patients needs, coordinate corresponding therapy and exercise schedules, and make it to each of their appointments

Implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed

Assess patients' baseline function and develop realistic goals

Provide direct nursing care for patients with chronic conditions and disabilities

The ARN refers to travel rehab nurses as not only healthcare professionals, but teachers, caregivers, collaborators, and client advocates

These RNs have a responsibility to educate their patients and their families about the patients' conditions

Provide support and guidance during major health and lifestyle transitions

Teach patients and families about disability rights and available resources

Required Qualifications:

Active RN license in compact state or ability to obtain licensure in assignment states

Current BLS certification

Clear background check and drug screening