Select Medical Rehabilitation - Madison
Rehab center in Madison, WI
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 3 roles
- Hiring nights and days
From 5 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Aug 13, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into an inpatient acute rehab unit at Select Medical Rehabilitation in Madison, housed inside Select Specialty Hospital-Madison.
Employer research, Aug 13, 2026
On each shift you partner with a nursing assistant and carry a manageable caseload on an acute rehab unit treating brain and spinal cord injury, neuro, ortho, amputation, and multi-trauma patients.
For experienced nursesYou get an extensive orientation into the rehab setting, plus a clinical ladder, tuition reimbursement, continuing education, and a student debt benefit program.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: careers.selectmedical.comPer diem night RN work is listed at $55 an hour plus night and weekend differentials, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus.
For travel nursesSources
As of 2026Source: careers.selectmedical.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Rehab nurses: 2 of 5 roles
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 2 of the 3 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
Select Medical Rehabilitation - Madison · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: careers.selectmedical.com- Career development
Clinical ladder program
Select Medical Rehabilitation - Madison · employer research
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As of 2026- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
Select Medical Rehabilitation - Madison · employer research
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As of 2026- Loan assistance
Student debt benefit program
Select Medical Rehabilitation - Madison · employer research
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As of 2026- Charting system
EPIC
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- Scheduling
Full-time 12-hour night shifts; also PRN/per diem night shifts available
Select Medical Rehabilitation - Madison · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: careers.selectmedical.com
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education; student debt benefit program; clinical ladder; sign-on bonuses on posted RN, CNA, and OT roles; extensive orientation.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
CNA Full-time Nights $21.00-$27.00 per hour based on experience
As of 2026-07-31
- Hourly pay
CNA Per Diem $24.00 per hour (employer provided)
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
RN Full-time Nights Inpatient Rehab $42.36-$60.50 per hour plus competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
RN Per Diem Nights $55 per hour plus competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Occupational Therapist PRN $50 per hour
As of 2026-08-07
- Sign-on bonus
CNA Full-time Nights $3,000 sign-on bonus
As of 2026-07-31
- Sign-on bonus
RN Full-time Nights Inpatient Rehab $10,000 sign-on bonus
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
RN Per Diem Nights $3,000 sign-on bonus
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Occupational Therapist PRN $5,000 sign-on bonus
As of 2026-08-07
Units hiring now
- RehabDays 1 · Nights 12 open
- Clinical documentation & utilization review nurses1 open
Inpatient/Acute Rehabilitation
Acute rehab unit for brain/spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas; housed in Select Specialty Hospital-Madison.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.selectmedical.comInpatient Rehab
On each shift RN partners with a Nursing Assistant and handles a manageable case load.
Sources
Source location unconfirmed
The hard parts
The roles showing up right now are heavily weighted toward 12-hour nights; day-shift postings are not what the current board is advertising.
Sources
As of 2026Source: careers.selectmedical.comOpen roles currently skew heavily to 12-hour nights
Employer research, Aug 13, 2026
No published nurse-to-patient ratio beyond a ‘manageable caseload’ description
Employer research, Aug 13, 2026
Wisconsin is not a nurse-licensure compact state
Employer research, Aug 13, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Madison, WI
Anchor your nursing career near UW Hospital while enjoying a cost of living about 3% below the national average. Madison trades metro sprawl for lakeside recreation in historic Marquette, tree-lined Craftsman streets in Dudgeon-Monroe, and lively flats along East Washington Avenue—giving you an effortless, restorative transition after every shift.
Browse roles in Madison- Metro price level · Madison area
- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 97.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,413/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $78,050/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Select Medical Rehabilitation - Madison hire new grads?
2 of 5 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 3 of 5 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts and 1 is a day shift.
Which units are hiring?
Rehab (2) and clinical documentation & utilization review nurses (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Select Medical Rehabilitation - Madison, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Select Medical Rehabilitation - Madison
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
Clinical Assessment Specialist - (RN, PT, OT, SLP)
Posted last week
- RN
- RN
Sources
- careers.selectmedical.com/jobs/2026/07/24/21/01/374697
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- careers.selectmedical.com/jobs/2026/08/07/16/05/378739
Nursing here · as of 2026-08-07
- selectspecialtyhospitals.com/locations-and-tours/WI/Madison/Madison
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