Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Rehabilitation - 26-00583


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York
Locations: Syracuse, Cicero, De Witt, Utica
Posted On: January 19, 2026
Last Day to Apply: February 02, 2026
Pay: From $52.00 per hour

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Rehabilitation

Specialty

Rehabilitation Nursing (Acute Rehab)


Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to support an acute inpatient rehabilitation unit caring for patients recovering from neurological and complex medical conditions. This role involves providing coordinated, patient-centered nursing care to individuals with stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord injuries in a structured rehab setting.


Shift & Schedule

  • Shift Type: Day / Extended Day Shift

  • Shift Length: 12 hours

  • Hours: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week


Contract Details

  • Assignment Type: Contract / Travel

  • Duration: 13 weeks


Unit Details

  • Acute inpatient rehabilitation unit

  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratios:

    • Days: 1:5

    • Nights: 1:12

  • Floating required to Medical-Surgical units within scope of practice

  • Weekend coverage required every other weekend


Patient Population

  • Stroke (CVA)

  • Traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries

  • Spinal cord injuries

  • Patients requiring intensive rehabilitation services


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care in an acute rehab hospital setting

  • Perform detailed patient assessments and ongoing monitoring

  • Administer medications and treatments per physician orders

  • Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and rehabilitation goals

  • Safely operate specialized equipment such as Hoyer lifts and sit-to-stand lifts

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary rehab teams including PT, OT, and Speech Therapy

  • Educate patients and families regarding care plans and recovery goals

  • Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EPIC preferred)

  • Float to other inpatient units as needed within competency


Required Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

  • Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (acute care or rehab preferred)

  • Current BLS certification

  • Experience or familiarity with acute rehabilitation hospital settings

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.

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