Travel Nurse RN - Rehabilitation
Lawton, OK
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,074/weekOverview
- Start Date06/16/2025
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Title: Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (Rehab RN)**
Job Summary:A Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (Rehab RN) provides care to patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or chronic conditions, helping them regain independence, function, and quality of life. The Rehab RN focuses on restoring physical, cognitive, and emotional health, coordinating care, and ensuring patients receive personalized therapy and support to meet their rehabilitation goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs to develop individualized rehabilitation care plans.
- Administer medications, therapies, and treatments, including pain management, wound care, and therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physicians, to ensure coordinated care and effective rehabilitation.
- Monitor patient progress, assess for complications, and adjust care plans as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Provide education to patients and families on disease management, medication adherence, adaptive techniques, and recovery strategies.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility, promoting independence and safety.
- Educate patients on the use of assistive devices, such as walkers, braces, and prosthetics, as needed.
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, such as complications from injury, surgery, or chronic illness.
- Ensure compliance with rehabilitation protocols, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy goals.
- Document patient care, progress, and outcomes accurately and thoroughly.
- Advocate for patients and provide emotional support throughout their rehabilitation journey.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
- Licensure:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Certification:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in rehabilitation
Employer
Wellspring Nurse Source
24 nurses recommend working with Wellspring Nurse Source
Pros
It was a pleasure working with Jolea Little. She responded very quickly to any questions I had. She is very professional; immediately submit any position I chose. She is a wonderful professional recruiter with a great sense of humor. I would be happy to work with Jolea Little in the future. Sincerely Galina Volkova CST
Cons
None
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About Lawton, OK
As a Travel Rehabilitation Nurse in Lawton, OK here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally align with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 94°F, average low: 71°F.
- Winter average high: 53°F, average low: 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to the dry climate.
- Lawton has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of dining options with a mix of local and chain restaurants.
- Art and music scene is vibrant, with local galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college and high school games.
- Outdoor activities include hiking, fishing, and camping at the nearby Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
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