Inpatient Rehabilitation RN
Madison, Wisconsin
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
$1,978-2,338/weekHost Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: RN - Rehab (Travel)
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel
Position Overview
- Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Rehabilitation
- Facility Type: Acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital with 49 beds
- Shift: 12-hour shifts
- Weekend Hours: Every other weekend required
- Call Requirements: None
- Patient Ratio: 1:7
Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Med Surg or Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) nursing
- Must have at least 1 year of prior travel nursing experience
- Minimum 13 weeks of EPIC electronic health record experience
- Experience in acute inpatient rehab or acute rehab hospital settings
- Skilled nursing experience alone is not accepted unless accompanied by 2 years of IRF or Med Surg experience
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Patient Population & Common Diagnoses
- Patient types include those recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions requiring inpatient rehabilitation
- Common diagnoses and treatments include:
- Hypertension
- Blood glucose monitoring and insulin protocols
- Feeding tube care and swallowing precautions (thickened liquids)
- Foley catheter care
- Care of ports and PICC lines
- Starting IVs
- Care for CVA (stroke), Parkinson’s disease, post-craniotomy, spinal injury, brain injury, joint replacement
- Supplemental oxygen delivery
- Isolation precautions
- Ulcer and wound care
Preferred Skills
- Trauma II experience preferred
Additional Information
- Dress Code: Scrubs and sneakers; scrub color is flexible
- Float Requirements: None
- Orientation dates available throughout the year
- Local candidates are not accepted for this travel position
This role is ideal for experienced travel RNs with a strong background in inpatient rehabilitation and EPIC system proficiency, seeking a rewarding assignment in a specialized rehab hospital setting.
Facility
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
- Rehabilitation
- 22 beds
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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