Registered Nurse - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Madison, WI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Rehab

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with inpatient rehabilitation experience to provide skilled nursing care in a 49-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. The unit serves adults requiring rehabilitation for conditions such as stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other high-acuity needs. The role involves working 12-hour shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotations, including call requirements.

Work Schedule

• Shifts: 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM; 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend and holiday rotations
• Call: Yes
• Breaks: Two 15-minute paid breaks and one 30-minute unpaid break per 12-hour shift

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 49
• Patient Ratio: 1:7
• Patient Population: Adults requiring inpatient rehabilitation with high acuity needs
• Equipment: Mobility aids (ceiling lifts, Sara Stedy, Sara Plus, slide boards), vital sign machines, EKG, blood glucose monitors, computers for charting
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of rehabilitation nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
• Med-Surg nursing experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Additional Information

• Nurses are expected to assist with patient care tasks including helping CNAs and responding to call lights to ensure patient safety
• No current float requirements, but may be required to float to a nearby satellite inpatient rehab facility within 20 minutes in the future
• Strict adherence to attendance and tardy policies
• Staff must clock out for 30-minute breaks and are not permitted to stay past shift end time without approval

Orientation Dates (2026)

Orientation sessions are scheduled throughout the year on various dates.

Notes

• Local candidates are not accepted for this position.
• The inpatient rehab unit functions similarly to a medical-surgical unit with high acuity patient care needs.