Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/25/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 11 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Rehabilitation
Location: United States
Specialty: Acute Rehabilitation RN
Contract: 13-Week Travel Assignment
Shift: Days or Nights (12-Hour Shifts)
Job Overview
We're seeking a compassionate and skilled Travel Acute Rehabilitation Registered Nurse to join a specialized rehabilitation unit caring for patients recovering from complex neurological injuries, trauma, and other life-changing conditions. This role is ideal for an RN with strong acute care experience who enjoys helping patients regain independence while working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Unit Highlights
- 23-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6–7
- Traveler-friendly team and supportive culture
- First-time travelers considered with manager approval
Patient Population
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
- Stroke (CVA)
- Multi-trauma patients
- Burn patients
- Adult amputees
- High-acuity rehabilitation patients
Note: Travelers are not expected to care for pediatric patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care for complex rehabilitation patients.
- Perform neurological and respiratory assessments.
- Manage tracheostomies, ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, and pulmonary patients.
- Care for patients with PICC lines, central lines, IV therapy, and TPN.
- Provide wound care and manage surgical drains and tubes.
- Manage G-tubes and PEG tube feedings.
- Collaborate with physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Educate patients and families throughout the recovery process.
- Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner EMR.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience.
- Current BLS certification.
- Current NIHSS certification.
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
Preferred Skills
- Trach and ventilator care
- CPAP/BiPAP management
- PICC and central line care
- Wound care
- TPN administration
- G-tube/PEG tube management
- Pulmonary patient care
- Experience with neurological and rehabilitation patients
Facility Highlights
- Cerner EMR
- Omnicell medication dispensing
- Plum 360 IV Pumps
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation team including PT, OT, and Speech Therapy
- Free onsite parking
- Every third weekend rotation
- No on-call requirement
- Supportive environment with excellent traveler integration
Why Join This Assignment?
- Work with a highly collaborative rehabilitation team.
- Gain valuable experience caring for complex neurological and trauma patients.
- Expand your acute rehabilitation nursing skills.
- Enjoy a welcoming, traveler-friendly culture with opportunities for professional growth.
Apply today and make a meaningful impact by helping patients rebuild their lives through rehabilitation!
About Malone Healthcare - Nursing
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance