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Registered Nurse - Rehab

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

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Med-Surg or inpatient rehabilitation experience to provide care in an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting. The facility is a 49-bed unit specializing in rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions requiring inpatient rehabilitative services.

The unit functions similarly to a medical-surgical unit and can have high acuity patients. Nurses are expected to assist with patient safety, including helping CNAs and responding to call lights.

Work Schedule

12-hour shifts: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM or 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekend hours: Every other weekend and holiday rotations
Call requirements: Yes
Breaks: Two 15-minute paid breaks and one 30-minute unpaid break per 12-hour shift

Patient Care & Unit Information

Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 7 patients
Patient population: Adults requiring inpatient rehabilitation with high acuity needs
Equipment used: Mobility aids (ceiling lifts, Sara Stedy, Sara Plus, slide boards), vital sign machines, EKG, blood glucose monitors, and electronic health records (EPIC)

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
At least 1 year of recent experience in a rehabilitation setting
Med-Surg experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Additional Notes

Attendance and punctuality policies are strictly enforced
Staff must adhere to scheduled shift times unless approved by a supervisor
Orientation dates available throughout the year
Local candidates are not accepted for this travel position

Summary

This travel RN position in inpatient rehab requires a nurse with at least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably with Med-Surg or inpatient rehab background, who is comfortable working in a high-acuity environment with a 1:7 patient ratio. The role includes weekend and holiday rotations, call responsibilities, and potential float assignments.

Facility

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital

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Rehabilitation
22 beds

ADDRESS5115 North Biltmore LaneMadison, WI 53718

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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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