Inpatient Rehabilitation RN
Madison, Wisconsin
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Rehab

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting with high acuity patients.
• Work in a 49-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation facility specializing in stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions requiring inpatient rehab services.
• The unit functions similarly to a medical-surgical unit; nurses assist with patient care including helping CNAs and responding to call lights for patient safety.
• Shift options: 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM or 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekend and holiday rotations every other weekend.
• Call requirements apply.
• May be required to float to a nearby satellite inpatient rehab facility in the future.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a rehabilitation setting, with rehabilitation experience within the last year.
• Med-Surg nursing experience.
• At least 13 weeks of experience with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Unit Information

• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 7 patients.
• Equipment used includes mobility aids (ceiling lifts, Sara Stedy, Sara Plus, slide boards), vital sign machines, EKG, blood glucose monitors, and computers for charting.
• Patient population: Adults requiring inpatient rehabilitation with high acuity needs.

Additional Notes

• Mandatory 30-minute unpaid breaks per shift unless otherwise approved. Two paid 15-minute breaks for 12-hour shifts.
• Staff must adhere to attendance and tardy policies.
• Staff are not permitted to stay past shift end time without supervisor approval.
• Local candidates are not accepted for this travel position.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.