Travel Acute Rehabilitation Nurse

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Rehabilitation for a travel nursing job in Northridge, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty : Rehabilitation

Discipline : RN

Start Date : 12 / 09 / 2025

Duration : 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift : 12 hours, nights

Employment Type : Travel

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Job Description / n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Acute Rehab position in a Level 2 trauma setting requiring a CA RN license and strong neuro / rehab skills.

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Work in an Acute Rehabilitation Unit within a hospital environment

36 licensed beds with a patient ratio of 1 nurse to 5 patients

Common patient population includes post-stroke, spinal cord and brain injuries, orthopedic surgeries, amputations, MS, Guillain-Barré, and tracheostomies

Night shift position with 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend

Floating required to 4G, 4Farr, and Tele units as needed

Use of Cerner EMR for documentation

Some ventilator (bipap / cpap, trachs) cases

Support from nurse aides, rehab aides, shift manager, pharmacy, and RT available 24 / 7

Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy available on unit

Responsible for managing a caseload of complex neuro and rehabilitation patients

Support staff includes nurse aides and a shift manager who does not take patient assignments

Candidates may not have been employed directly by a CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year

Floor-specific orientation typically provided over 3-4 shifts

Navy scrubs are required

Must cover one major and one minor holiday during both winter and summer seasons

First to float policy applies to travelers

No IV team in-house; nurses manage IV care

Relias Dysrhythmia and sterile technique testing may be required as part of orientation

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Active CA RN license required at time of consideration

Minimum 2 years of RN experience in rehab and / or ortho / neuro medsurg settings

Current certifications required : BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS, and NIHSS

Extensive experience with spinal cord and brain injury patients required

Rehab nursing certification preferred

Travel nursing experience preferred

Experience with Cerner charting preferred

References required : one recent supervisor from past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from last 3 years with dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Copy of driver's license required for consideration

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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

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American Traveler Job ID #P-637477. 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

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24 / 7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.