Inpatient Rehab Registered Nurse
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.
• Patient population includes adults requiring inpatient rehabilitation for conditions such as stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other rehabilitative needs.
• 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.
• Work 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM–7:00 PM or 6:30 PM–7:00 AM) with every other weekend and holiday rotations.
• 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.
• Minimum 13 weeks of experience with EPIC electronic health records.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Unit Information

• 49-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio approximately 7:1.
• Equipment includes mobility aids (ceiling lifts, Sara Stedy, Sara Plus, slide boards), vital sign machines, EKG, blood glucose monitors, and computers for charting.
• Uses EPIC for electronic health records.

Additional Notes

• Strict attendance and tardy policies apply.
• Mandatory 30-minute unpaid breaks per shift (two paid 15-minute breaks for 12-hour shifts).
• Staff must not stay past shift end time without supervisor approval.
• Local candidates are not accepted for this travel position.

Orientation

• Orientation sessions are scheduled monthly throughout the year.

Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.