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

Job Opportunity: LPN/LVN - Rehab

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in an inpatient rehabilitation setting with a high-acuity patient population.
• Patient cases primarily come from trauma center referrals.
• The facility specializes in rehabilitation for stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions requiring inpatient rehabilitative services.
• The role may include some CNA duties related to patient stabilization.
• The unit functions similarly to a medical-surgical unit.
• Nurses are expected to assist CNAs and respond to patient call lights for safety.
• Shift options: 12-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM or 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM).
• Weekend and holiday rotations required (every other weekend).
• Call requirements apply.
• Float to a nearby satellite inpatient rehab facility may be required in the future (within 20 minutes).

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN/LVN license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 2 years of Long Term Care experience, including within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience in a rehabilitation setting
• Skilled nursing experience
• Medical-surgical experience

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.
• Patient population: Adults requiring inpatient rehabilitation with high acuity needs.

Additional Notes

• Strict attendance policy with less than 3 absences required to qualify for completion bonuses.
• Mandatory 30-minute unpaid breaks and two 15-minute paid breaks during 12-hour shifts.
• Staff must adhere to scheduled shift times unless approved by supervision.
• Local candidates are not accepted for this travel position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized inpatient rehab environment with a focus on high-acuity adult patients, requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility in duties.