Med Surg
Travel RN – Acute Rehabilitation Unit | Englewood, CO
13-Week Contract | Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 36 Hours Guaranteed/Week
This acute rehabilitation unit provides specialized inpatient rehab care within a full-service hospital environment. The unit supports a diverse patient population including stroke recovery, neuro rehab, orthopedic, and trauma patients — all highly motivated to regain function and return home.
Clinical Scope
- Medication administration (primarily PO, some IV)
- Central line dressing changes, wound care, and wound vac management
- Catheter care, blood administration, and pain management
- Neuro checks, stroke-rehabilitation cares, and telemetry monitoring
- Safe ambulation, toileting, and blood glucose monitoring
- Collaboration with PT, OT, and speech therapy teams — scheduling flexibility around therapy sessions is essential
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of current Med/Surg or Rehabilitation RN experience
- BLS required
- Experience in rehab, orthopedic, neuro, or trauma nursing preferred
Ideal Candidate
A personable, adaptable nurse who thrives in a team-centered environment and finds genuine satisfaction in supporting patients through recovery. Low-drama, flexible, and comfortable coordinating care closely with therapy staff and physicians.
Unit Culture
The team is a balanced mix of newer and highly seasoned RNs and CNAs with backgrounds in Med/Surg, ICU, rehab, and neuro rehab. Rehab physicians are consistently present and accessible. The culture is described as supportive, accountable, and genuinely enjoyable — the kind of unit where travelers are welcomed warmly and staff regularly pick up extra shifts to support one another.
Scrub Color: Not specified
Start Date: November 16, 2026
