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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Rehabilitation | Hickory, North Carolina

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing assignment for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) in inpatient rehabilitation in Hickory, NC. Join a collaborative healthcare team supporting patients through recovery and toward greater independence. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Inpatient Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Hickory, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,570–$1,650
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Unit: Small 10-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Patient Population: Primarily patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord dysfunction, amputations, medical debility, orthopedic fractures, and major trauma

Hickory offers a welcoming blend of scenic foothills, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant small-city atmosphere, making it a comfortable destination for travel healthcare professionals and nurses seeking North Carolina travel nursing jobs.

Inpatient Rehabilitation RN Job Requirements

• Active North Carolina or compact Registered Nurse license
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required; additional inpatient rehabilitation nursing experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Quality Indicator (QI) credentialing required; facility-based completion may be available if needed
• Ability to work three 12-hour night shifts and participate in the weekend rotation
• Strong communication, assessment, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Previous travel nursing experience is not required

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to patients participating in inpatient rehabilitation programs
• Assess patient condition, monitor clinical progress, and identify changes requiring intervention
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established care plans and clinical standards
• Collaborate with therapy services and the interdisciplinary care team to support patient recovery goals
• Care for patients receiving a minimum of three hours of therapy services daily
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, safety, and transition planning
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and promote quality patient outcomes
• Support a safe, respectful, and encouraging environment for patients and their support systems

Apply now to join this inpatient rehabilitation travel nursing team in Hickory, North Carolina, and make a meaningful impact on 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.