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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation | San Francisco, CA

Travel RN opportunity in San Francisco, California for an experienced acute inpatient rehabilitation nurse caring for adult and geriatric patients. Join a collaborative interdisciplinary team and help patients rebuild strength, mobility, independence, and quality of life following stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, multi-trauma, amputation, complex surgery, prolonged ICU stays, and other serious conditions.

In this California travel nursing assignment, you will partner closely with therapy and interdisciplinary teams while providing compassionate, safety-focused care in an engaging acute rehabilitation environment. Located in San Francisco’s vibrant northern neighborhoods, this opportunity offers access to renowned cultural attractions, diverse dining, scenic parks, and convenient public transportation in one of California’s most dynamic cities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Employment Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Location: San Francisco, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Assignment Dates: November 17, 2026–March 9, 2027
• Assignment Length: Approximately 16 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. (36 hours per week)
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 5:1
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, with scheduling based on unit needs
• Floating: May be required to support other qualified departments or nearby affiliated settings
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Openings: 2

Acute Rehabilitation Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of registered nursing experience, including acute inpatient rehabilitation experience
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Prior travel nursing experience within the past 12 months
• Experience in a Trauma II setting
• Ability to care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, multi-trauma, amputation, cardiac or respiratory conditions, and complex surgical procedures
• Current COVID-19 vaccination and booster documentation, as required for assignment eligibility
• Preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, neuro or stroke unit experience, prior charge experience, teaching hospital experience, and Epic charting experience

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Support patients participating in intensive therapy and promote safe mobility, self-care, independence, and functional recovery.
• Perform nursing assessments and monitor patients with neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, spinal, and complex medical conditions.
• Provide care for patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multi-trauma, amputation, cardiac or respiratory illness, transplant procedures, and prolonged critical illness.
• Manage rehabilitation-related risks and interventions, including fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, swallowing precautions, seizure precautions, and safe use of lift equipment.
• Administer medications and treatments; manage IVs, central lines, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, wounds, drains, and other complex patient-care needs.
• Recognize changes in patient condition, interpret dysrhythmias and stroke assessments, and respond appropriately to urgent or emergent situations.
• Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease management, safety, medications, mobility, adaptive equipment, and the transition toward continued recovery.
• Accurately document care and patient progress in the electronic medical record while maintaining high standards for communication and patient safety.

Apply now for this acute inpatient rehabilitation travel nursing opportunity in San Francisco, California, and join a team dedicated to meaningful patient recovery.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.