Inpatient Rehabilitation Charge Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
$2,150-2,633/weekDayOne Staffing, Inc. will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
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 experience in a rehabilitation setting, with rehabilitation experience within the last year
- Experience in charge nurse roles
- Experience in medical-surgical nursing
- Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
- 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.
Facility
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Pros
None
Cons
Cliquey
- 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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