Inpatient Rehabilitation RN
Madison, Wisconsin
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Location

• Madison, Wisconsin

Employment Type

• Travel assignment
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Inpatient rehabilitation unit with 49 beds
• Adult patients requiring inpatient rehabilitation services with high acuity needs
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 7 patients
• Unit functions similarly to a medical-surgical unit with high acuity

Schedule & Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts: 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM or 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend and holiday rotations required
• Call requirements apply
• Mandatory 30-minute unpaid break per shift plus two paid 15-minute breaks
• Staff must adhere to attendance and tardy policies
• No overtime without supervisor approval

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 1 year of rehabilitation nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job Responsibilities & Environment

• Provide nursing care in a free-standing acute inpatient rehabilitation facility
• Assist with patient mobility using equipment such as ceiling lifts, Sara Stedy, Sara Plus, slide boards
• Use vital sign machines, EKG, blood glucose monitors, and EPIC electronic health record system
• Support nursing assistants and respond promptly to patient call lights to ensure safety
• May be required to float to a satellite inpatient rehab facility within 20 minutes in the near future

Additional Notes

• Orientation dates available throughout the year (specific dates provided internally)
• Local candidates are not accepted for this travel assignment

This position is ideal for RNs with solid inpatient rehab or med-surg experience seeking a travel contract in a specialized rehabilitation setting with a focus on high-acuity adult patients.