Travel Inpatient Rehab RN - $1,949 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Rehabilitation for a travel nursing job in Sioux City, Iowa. Specialty: Rehabilitation, Discipline: RN, Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, Shift: 12 hours, nights, Employment Type: Travel. We're looking for Registered Nurses (RN) for an immediate travel opening in Sioux City, IA at our Rehabilitation Hospital. The right RN should have at least 1 year of experience in a rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide direct care to patients with neurological, orthopedic, or other rehabilitation needs, including stroke recovery, spinal cord injuries, joint replacements, or brain injuries
• Care Planning: Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other members of the rehab team to develop and implement personalized care plans that support patient recovery goals
• Monitoring & Assessment: Regularly assess patients' physical and mental condition, monitor vital signs, neurological function, and progress in therapy. Adjust care plans as necessary based on patient response.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications as prescribed, monitor for side effects, and ensure proper dosage and timely delivery. Assist with pain management strategies to promote patient comfort during rehabilitation
• Patient Education: Educate patients and families about recovery goals, rehabilitation techniques, safety precautions, and strategies to promote independence in daily activities
• Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies, including sudden changes in condition, respiratory distress, or cardiac issues, and act quickly to stabilize patients when needed.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting assessments, treatments, and progress toward rehabilitation goals in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Discharge Planning: Assist with discharge planning, ensuring patients and families are prepared for post discharge care, including home modifications, continued therapies, and follow-up appointments
• Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, case managers, and social workers, to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs

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