Job Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Rehabilitation for a travel nursing job in Smithville, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Rehabilitation
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical Surgical Rehabilitation Floor located at a healthcare facility. This role involves providing high-quality patient care to adults and geriatrics with various pulmonary, cardiac, neurological, and orthopedic conditions. The position requires a dedicated professional capable of managing multiple complex clinical procedures and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification, 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, experience on a Medical Surgical Rehabilitation Floor, proficiency in EKG interpretation, phlebotomy, and respiratory treatments, ability to perform and manage BiPAP/CPAP devices with preprogrammed settings
• Preferred Qualifications: Charge nurse experience, prior work in an acute inpatient rehab setting, familiarity with Epic charting system, experience with complex patient care procedures related to pulmonary, cardiac, neurological, and orthopedic recoveries
• Additional Information: The primary unit is inpatient rehab but may require floating to other inpatient units and emergency departments to meet facility needs. Must be able to perform an array of clinical tasks including administration of blood and blood products, wound care, respiratory treatments, and the management of assistive devices. Flexibility to float within scope is expected.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS
• On-Call Requirement: No
• Weekend Shifts: 8 weekend shifts over a 6-week schedule period, including combination of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shifts
• Onboarding and Compliance: Completion of 24 hours orientation, including EPIC EMR modules, infusion pump, and glucometer training before the start date
• Additional Details: RNs must be able to manage pulmonary and cardiac conditions, including chronic conditions such as COPD, post-MI, and post-vascular surgeries. Candidates should be able to perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and respiratory treatments as ordered, and support patient safety initiatives.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1320468. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Rehabilitation Floor

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

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