TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Rehab RN in Madison, Wisconsin, 53718!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Rehabilitation
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in a skilled nursing or 24/7 skilled care environment
License: Registered Nurse License
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
Med-Surg or inpatient rehabilitation experience
Description:
Seeking a Registered Nurse for a rehabilitation unit.
The facility is a free-standing, acute inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Specialized programs are offered for individuals recovering from various conditions, including strokes, brain and spinal-cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic injuries.
The goal is to help patients achieve their highest level of recovery and return home as soon as able.
The facility strives to maximize health, function, and quality of life through comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
The unit can experience high acuity and functions similarly to a medical-surgical unit.
Nurses are expected to assist with patient care, including helping nursing assistants and addressing call lights for patient safety.
Attendance and tardiness policies are in place, and staff must adhere to them.
Mandatory breaks are required during shifts, and staff may not stay past their scheduled time without approval.
The patient population primarily consists of adults requiring inpatient rehabilitation services with high acuity needs.
Equipment available includes mobility aids, vital machines, EKG machines, and computers for charting.
The facility uses an electronic health record system for documentation.