Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Madison, Wisconsin
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Registered Nurse (Rehab) - Travel Position

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care in a 49-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital specializing in stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions requiring inpatient rehab services.
• Work in a high-acuity environment similar to a medical-surgical unit.
• Support patient safety by assisting CNAs and responding to call lights.

Work Schedule

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

Patient Care & Environment

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a rehabilitation setting, including rehabilitation experience within the last year
• Experience in medical-surgical nursing
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Additional Information

• May be required to float to a satellite inpatient rehab facility within 20 minutes in the future
• Orientation dates available throughout 2026 (specific dates provided internally)
• Local candidates are not accepted for this travel position

Notes

• Adherence to internal attendance and tardy policies is mandatory
• Staff must clock out for breaks and adhere to scheduled shift times strictly