Registered Nurse - Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP)
The Registered Nurse in the Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program provides direct patient care to veterans, delivering holistic and specialized nursing services within a structured healthcare setting. This role requires proficiency in nursing practice, leadership in collaborative care, and adherence to evidence-based standards to manage complex client needs effectively. The position demands a valid nursing license and the ability to perform physical duties essential to patient care in an on-site environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is a direct patient-care Registered Nurse role supporting a Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP). As an RN you will provide high-quality, veteran/patient-centered nursing care within an interdisciplinary team and help drive recovery-focused rehabilitation services.
- Deliver direct nursing care: assessments, medication administration, wound care, and clinical monitoring
- Develop, implement and update individualized nursing care plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (physicians, behavioral health, social work, therapists) to coordinate rehabilitation treatment
- Provide patient and family education on condition management, medications, and discharge planning
- Document care and progress accurately in clinical records and follow established policies and protocols
- Participate in quality improvement, clinical documentation reviews, and evidence-based practice activities
- Respond to clinical emergencies and perform triage as needed
- Support program goals including veteran/patient-driven recovery and safe transitions of care
Qualifications
Minimum requirements (must be met for hire):
- English language proficiency sufficient for safe, effective patient care
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE) OR equivalent validated foreign credential with required registration
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration/license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia
- Candidates who meet education but not yet licensed may be eligible for temporary Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) appointment while pursuing licensure (per Confidential Client policy)
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position; pre-placement physical exam required
Grade/level guidance (examples from qualification standards):
- Entry-level (Nurse I, Level I–III): ADN/diploma or BSN with progressively required experience for higher levels
- Advanced levels (Nurse II/III): BSN/MSN plus specialized nursing experience and demonstrated leadership, evidence-based practice, and professional development
Preferred qualifications (strongly considered):
- BSN or higher
- Experience in rehabilitation, behavioral health, or long-term care settings
- Demonstrated leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality improvement experience
Compensation & Employment Type
- Salary range (provided by source): $79,904 - $139,497 per year. Actual pay will depend on grade, qualifications, and experience.
- Employment type: Full-time, Contractor (appointment details and benefits provided by Confidential Client)
Location & Work Schedule
- Location: Togus, ME (on-site)
- Schedule: Full-time; program staffing and shift details provided during the hiring process
What Careertakes Adds
As a third-party recruiting partner, Careertakes will:
- Present your application to the Confidential Client using best practices used by third-party recruiters
- Provide guidance about the hiring timeline and next steps
- Ensure candidate documentation is complete and compliant for state licensure and credential checks
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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