Inpatient Rehab Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity - Inpatient Rehab (Madison, Wisconsin)

Position Overview

• Specialty: Rehab Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend required
• Call Requirements: None
• Float Requirements: No float required
• Dress Code: Scrubs and sneakers; scrub color is flexible

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years in Med Surg or Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF)
• Prior Travel Experience: 1 year travel experience required
• Required Certifications: BLS
• EPIC Experience: Minimum 13 weeks EPIC experience required
• Additional Notes: Skilled nursing experience alone is not accepted unless accompanied by 2 years of IRF or Med Surg experience

Unit & Patient Information

• Facility Type: 49-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital
• Patient Population: Patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions requiring inpatient rehab
• Patient Ratios: 1:7 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Common Diagnoses/Treatments:

  • Hypertension
  • Blood glucose monitoring and insulin protocols
  • Feeding tube care and swallowing precautions (thickened liquids)
  • Foley catheter care
  • Care of ports and PICC lines
  • Starting IVs
  • CVA (stroke), Parkinson’s disease, post-craniotomy care
  • Spinal and brain injuries
  • Joint replacement recovery
  • Supplemental oxygen delivery
  • Isolation precautions
  • Ulcer and wound care
• Preferred Experience: Trauma experience is a plus

Summary

This travel RN role is ideal for nurses with at least 2 years of Med Surg or inpatient rehab experience, prior travel experience, and EPIC proficiency. The position focuses on acute inpatient rehabilitation care with a diverse patient population requiring specialized nursing skills.