Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Medicine

You will work in our Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (IRP), a CARF-accredited, stroke-certified rehabilitation unit that functions as a specialized admission service within the hospital. This environment offers registered nurses the opportunity to care for medically complex patients while developing strong rehabilitation-focused nursing skills. Approximately 50% of our patient population includes individuals recovering from strokes and brain injuries, along with patients with other neurological conditions such as spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. The unit also cares for patients following kidney and liver transplants, as well as patients who have received or are awaiting heart transplants, including those requiring LVAD support. Additional patient populations include individuals with amputations, select joint replacements, and patients receiving oncology, dialysis, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) services. This diverse census provides RNs with broad clinical exposure and ongoing learning opportunities. The unit operates similarly to a medical-surgical setting, allowing nurses to practice a wide range of core nursing skills; however, the unit does not utilize telemetry monitoring. Patients participate in a minimum of three hours of therapy daily (physical, occupational, and speech therapy as appropriate), and nursing plays a critical role in reinforcing therapy goals and promoting functional independence. This role is ideal for RNs who value patient education, rehabilitation nursing, teamwork, and long-term patient impact, while continuing to build strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process; Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures; Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing; Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association; 1 year of RN experience (new RN graduates are encouraged to apply); Commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth

Nice to have

Patient education; Rehabilitation nursing; Teamwork; Long-term patient impact

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance