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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Rehabilitation in Cookeville, Tennessee

Explore a 13-week acute rehabilitation travel nursing job for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) caring for adult and geriatric patients in Cookeville, TN.

Join an experienced inpatient rehabilitation team and provide skilled nursing care to patients recovering from neurological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, spinal cord, and other complex medical conditions. This Tennessee travel nursing assignment offers a collaborative rehabilitation setting in the scenic Upper Cumberland region, with outdoor recreation, charming community amenities, and convenient access to Nashville and Knoxville.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Location: Cookeville, Tennessee
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 7 patients
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Unit Profile: Approximately 20 beds with an average daily census of 16
• Scheduling: Block scheduling available; two weekend shifts required during the contract
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Charting: Paragon
• Local Candidate Policy: Applicants must reside outside a 50-mile radius

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Tennessee or compact Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience, preferably in acute inpatient rehabilitation
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Previous experience caring for patients with neurological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, spinal cord, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or other debilitating conditions is preferred
• Ability to manage a 1:7 patient assignment in a fast-paced inpatient rehabilitation setting
• Acute rehabilitation hospital experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted
• Ability to perform independent phlebotomy, nebulizer treatments, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and bladder ultrasounds
• Strong clinical skills in patient mobility, fall prevention, wound care, medication management, enteral feeding, tracheostomy care, oxygen delivery, IV therapy, and patient education

Acute Rehabilitation RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients throughout the inpatient rehabilitation process
• Assess patient needs, monitor progress, and develop and update individualized plans of care
• Support patients recovering from stroke, neurological disease, orthopedic procedures, cardiopulmonary conditions, spinal cord injury, and other complex diagnoses
• Administer medications and treatments, including anticoagulation therapy, blood glucose monitoring, oxygen therapy, and nebulizer treatments
• Perform assessments and interventions related to wounds, pressure injury prevention, fall risk, pain, swallowing precautions, and seizure disorders
• Manage PEG tube feedings, Foley catheter care, tracheostomy care, IV therapy, venous blood draws, and blood product administration as indicated
• Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, bladder ultrasounds, and other unit-based clinical procedures
• Use safe patient-handling equipment and appropriate mobility and transfer techniques
• Collaborate with physical therapy, social services, pharmacy, and unit support staff to promote safe discharge planning and functional recovery
• Float to a medical-surgical unit only when rehabilitation census and staffing needs require support
• Document patient care accurately in Paragon and participate in quality and safety initiatives

Apply now for this acute rehabilitation travel nursing opportunity in Cookeville, Tennessee, and join a collaborative inpatient healthcare team.

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.