Rehab | RN | 13-Week Travel Contract – Hazleton, PA

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Rehabilitation | Night Shift | Hazleton, PA

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing job in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, providing overnight care to adult and geriatric patients in an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting. Join a dedicated rehabilitation team supporting patients as they work toward greater independence and an improved quality of life.

Hazleton is a welcoming northeastern Pennsylvania community with a scenic foothill setting, convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and the greater Pocono region.

Travel RN Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN), Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Location: Hazleton, PA 18201
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 8, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including Saturday and Sunday
• Call: No call required
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics; typical daily census of 10–14 patients
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 1:5 to 1:6
• Scheduling Notes: Block scheduling is not available. Requested time off must be submitted with the initial application.
• Travelers: First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

Inpatient Rehabilitation RN Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent registered nursing experience
• Recent experience in acute inpatient rehabilitation
• Active Pennsylvania RN license or compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with electronic health record documentation; Epic experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Competency in blood glucose monitoring, insulin protocols, central and PICC line care, port management, medication administration, fall prevention, wound care, feeding tube management, stroke assessment, mobility techniques, and patient education
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Ability to float to medical-surgical or telemetry units as needed
• Current influenza vaccination is required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered
• Completion of required clinical screening, references, credential verification, laboratory testing, and Pennsylvania fingerprinting within designated timelines

Inpatient Rehabilitation RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric rehabilitation patients during overnight shifts
• Assess patient conditions, develop and update individualized care plans, and evaluate progress toward rehabilitation goals
• Administer medications and treatments while following applicable safety, infection prevention, and blood glucose management protocols
• Monitor and care for patients with stroke, neurological disorders, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic conditions, chronic renal disease, and other complex rehabilitation needs
• Perform or support venous blood draws, IV starts, central line and port care, wound care, feeding tube management, tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, and other assigned clinical procedures
• Promote safe mobility, fall prevention, pressure injury prevention, swallowing precautions, and appropriate use of adaptive equipment
• Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, social services, radiology, phlebotomy, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and communicate changes in condition to the appropriate care team
• Float to medical-surgical or telemetry units when required while maintaining high standards of patient care

Apply now for this Pennsylvania travel nursing opportunity and join the inpatient rehabilitation team in Hazleton, PA.

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.