Registered Nurse - Rehab
Location: Wichita, KS
Start Date: 05-01-2026
End Date: 07-31-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (overnight hours; specific days vary based on unit schedule)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $46 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality rehabilitation nursing care that supports patient recovery and independence
- Monitor telemetry and act on clinical changes to keep patients safe
- Administer IV medications and blood products per facility policy
- Perform lab draws, head-to-toe assessments, and accurate clinical documentation in Meditech Magic
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to implement individualized rehab plans
- Educate patients and families about care plans, progress, and discharge goals
- Use and follow safe patient handling techniques including patient lifts
- Deliver breathing treatments and inhaler administration as ordered
Qualifications
- Active RN licensure (Kansas licensure or compact RN acceptable) — required for this position
- Minimum 2 years clinical nursing experience (post-licensure experience preferred)
- BLS certification — required
- Telemetry competency / ability to read telemetry — required
- IV certification (or demonstrated IV competency) — required
- CRRN certification — preferred
- ACLS certification — preferred or able to obtain per facility timelines
- Experience with med/surg skills in a post-acute/rehab setting and comfort with blood administration
Knowledge & Skills
- Rehabilitation nursing principles and post-acute care workflows
- Meditech Magic EMR documentation and electronic charting
- Telemetry monitoring and basic dysrhythmia recognition
- IV therapy, blood administration, and safe medication administration practices
- Proficiency with point-of-care devices such as iSTAT and glucometer
- Skilled in patient lifts, safe transfer techniques, and mobility assistance
- Strong patient/family education and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
Benefits
- Generous travel assignment perks to make your weeks away feel like a mini-adventure
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork doesn’t slow you down
- Paid time off so you can recharge and actually use your PTO
- Travel reimbursement and housing support to simplify your move
- A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your rehab expertise
- Opportunities for specialty certification support — build your career while on the road
- Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board
- Modern facility with state-of-the-art rehab equipment — do great work with great tools
- Access to ongoing learning and professional development in a post-acute setting
Travel Perks: Explore Wichita, KS
Wichita is a friendly, midwestern hub with plenty to explore between shifts. Enjoy Old Town Wichita’s restaurants, bars and nightlife; stroll the scenic Arkansas River and the iconic Keeper of the Plains; visit Botanica Wichita (beautiful botanical gardens) or the Sedgwick County Zoo on a day off. For family-friendly fun, check out Exploration Place (a hands-on science museum) or the Wichita Art Museum. If you like short road trips, the scenic Flint Hills and charming small towns are an easy drive away.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Rehab? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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