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

LPN/LVN - Rehab (Travel Position)

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a 49-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital 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.
• 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.
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (6:30 PM to 7:00 AM).
• Weekend and holiday rotations every other weekend.
• Call requirements apply.
• Float requirements: Currently no, but may be required to float to a satellite inpatient rehab facility within 20 minutes in the near future.
• Nurses are expected to assist CNAs and respond to call lights to ensure patient safety.
• Mandatory 30-minute unpaid breaks per shift (two 15-minute paid breaks included). Staff must clock out for breaks and cannot stay past shift end without supervisor approval.
• Attendance and tardy policies must be followed.
• Local candidates are not accepted for this travel position.

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of LPN / LVN nursing experience
• Nursing experience within the last year
• Experience in a rehabilitation setting
• Med Surg nursing experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• BLS certification

Additional Information

• The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation and stroke specialty programs.
• Orientation dates are scheduled throughout the year (specific dates not included here).

This position is ideal for LPN/LVN nurses with solid inpatient rehab or med-surg experience who are comfortable working in a high-acuity rehab setting and using EPIC.