Travel Inpatient Rehabilitation Charge Nurse

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Rehabilitation for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Rehabilitation
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/18/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 18, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN Charge Nurse for an Inpatient Rehab unit, requiring at least 13 weeks of Epic experience and prior managerial experience.

Details\n

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• Free-standing 49-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving adults with high acuity needs
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• Dual role combining charge nurse and bedside RN responsibilities on the Inpatient Rehab unit
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• Patient population includes stroke, brain and spinal-cord injury, amputation, and complex orthopedic cases
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• Patient ratio of 1:7
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• Uses mobility equipment including ceiling lifts, Sara Stedy, Sara Plus, and slide boards, along with vital sign machines, EKG machines, and BGM devices
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• Charting completed in Epic EMR
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• Night shift schedule from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
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• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
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• On-call requirements apply
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• No float requirements currently, though floating to a satellite IRF facility within 20 minutes may be required in the future
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• Unit functions similarly to a medical-surgical unit and all nurses assist CNAs and respond to call lights as needed
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Requirements\n

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• Active WI or Compact RN license required
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• Current BLS certification required (AHA certifications required)
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• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in skilled nursing or another 24/7 skilled care environment required
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• Minimum 13 weeks of Epic EMR experience required
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• Prior managerial experience required
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• Med-Surg or inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred
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• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
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• Cannot be employed elsewhere full time
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Additional Information\n

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• Serve in a dual capacity as charge nurse and direct patient care provider on a high-acuity inpatient rehab unit
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• Facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation and Stroke Specialty Programs
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• 30-minute unpaid break required each shift, along with two paid 15-minute breaks during a 12-hour shift
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• Staff must clock out for breaks and are not permitted to stay past shift end time without supervisor approval
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• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
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• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
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• First-time travelers may be considered for this role
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American Traveler Job ID #P-733770. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Rehab - In Patient

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