LPN/LVN Inpatient Rehabilitation
Madison, Wisconsin
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital

LPN/LVN - Rehab (Travel Position)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care 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.
• Patient population consists of adults with high acuity needs, often referred from a Trauma Center.
• The unit functions similarly to a medical-surgical unit with high acuity patients.
• Nurses are expected to assist CNAs and respond to call lights to ensure patient safety.
• Patient ratio is approximately 1 nurse to 7 patients.
• Equipment includes mobility aids (ceiling lifts, Sara Stedy, Sara Plus, slide boards), vital sign machines, EKG, blood glucose monitors, and computers for charting.
• Electronic Health Record system used: EPIC.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Shift: 12-hour shifts, from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM (night shift).
• Weekend and holiday rotations every other weekend.
• Call requirements apply.
• Mandatory 30-minute unpaid break per shift (two 15-minute paid breaks included).
• Staff must adhere to attendance and tardy policies.
• Floating to a nearby satellite inpatient rehab facility (within 20 minutes) may be required in the future.

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of LPN / LVN nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a rehabilitation setting
• Medical-surgical nursing experience
• Experience with EPIC Electronic Health Record system
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Additional Notes

• Local candidates will not be accepted for this travel assignment.
• The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation and stroke specialty programs.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized inpatient rehab setting with a focus on high-acuity adult patients requiring comprehensive rehabilitative care.