Inpatient Rehabilitation Charge Nurse
Madison, WI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Charge Nurse - Nursing Administration

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

Job Summary

• Dual role as Charge Nurse in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Facility is a 49-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving adults with stroke, brain/spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions requiring inpatient rehab.
• The unit functions similarly to a medical-surgical unit with high patient acuity.
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 7 patients.
• EHR system: EPIC.

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM and 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM.
• Every other weekend and holiday rotations required.
• Call requirements apply.
• Mandatory 30-minute unpaid break per shift (two paid 15-minute breaks included).
• Staff must adhere to attendance and tardy policies.
• No current float requirements, but may be required to float to a nearby satellite inpatient rehab facility within 20 minutes in the future.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Wisconsin
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of rehabilitation experience
• Rehabilitation experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Experience in charge roles
• Med Surg experience
• Experience with Epic
• Current BLS certification

Job Responsibilities

• Provide charge nurse leadership on the unit.
• Assist with direct patient care, including helping CNAs and responding to call lights to ensure patient safety.
• Manage high-acuity adult inpatient rehabilitation patients.

Unit Equipment and Environment

• Mobility equipment including ceiling lifts, Sara Stedy and Sara Plus, slide boards.
• Vital sign machines, EKG machines, blood glucose monitors, and computers for charting.

Additional Notes

• Orientation sessions available monthly throughout the year.
• Local candidates are not accepted for this travel assignment.