Registered Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation

CHC PR & MSA - UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin

You'll care for patients recovering from injury or illness in a 50-bed inpatient acute rehab hospital. Lifepoint Health is a community hospital.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 7 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Days · 3x12-⁠hour shifts Job Type: Full Time, Days, 3x12's3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Rehab helping individuals regain their independence and return to the lives they love following an injury or illnessPatients recovering from injury or illness
License: RN license Licenses: Active Wisconsin or compact state RN license required.Active Wisconsin or compact-state RN license
Term: Permanent Job Type: Full Time, Days, 3x12'sFull time

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed New Grads Welcome to apply
License: Active Wisconsin or compact-state RN license Licenses: Active Wisconsin or compact state RN license required. Check your license
Certification: BLS within 30 days of hireAfter hire · within 30 days of hire Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
Education: Associate's degree Education: Associate's Degree required.
Also asks: Critical thinking and working with minimal supervision Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred

Experience: One year of previous experience Experience: One year previous experience preferred

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What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $15,000
Bonus: Sign-on bonus up to $15k SignOn Bonus Available - up to $15k
Bonus: CCRN certification bonus through the RN Fellow Program CCRN RN Fellow Program - Certification Bonus

Benefits

BenefitsMedical, dental and vision plans; FSA and HSAComprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
BenefitsPaid time off and extended illness bank for full-time staffCompetitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
BenefitsTuition reimbursement, loan assistance and 401(k) matchTuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
BenefitsEmployee assistance programEmployee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
BenefitsProfessional development and growth opportunitiesProfessional development and growth opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

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Flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank for full-time employees
Tuition reimbursement
Loan assistance
401(k) matching
CCRN RN Fellow Program - Certification Bonus

Posted pay in Wisconsin

The role and schedule

Day to day: Discharge planning for safe transitions Play a key role in the discharge planning process to support safe, successful transitions
Details: 50-bed inpatient acute rehab hospital UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital

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Some report flexible hours and remote options; others cite overwhelming workloads and unrealistic productivity expectations

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Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Type: Full Time, Days, 3x12's
SignOn Bonus Available - up to $15k

Your experience matters

At UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison , we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Here, you’ll be supported, respected, and empowered to make meaningful connections every day.

About our Team & Location

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison offers a warm and welcoming culture, flexible scheduling and work-life balance! Our leadership team provides professional growth and stability in a true team environment! From its beautiful lakes and extensive bike trails to its dynamic food scene and cultural attractions, Madison consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the U. S. Home to a highly educated workforce and innovative industries, the city blends small-town charm with big-city amenities.

Whether you're exploring the outdoors, enjoying live music, or engaging with a forward-thinking community, Madison has something for everyone. How You’ll Make an Impact As a Registered Nurse, you’ll be a trusted partner in our patients’ recovery journeys. You will: Deliver direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process—Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation Collaborate closely with patients, families, and our interdisciplinary care team to create personalized care plans Monitor and communicate changes in patient conditions to physicians, supervisors, and colleagues Play a key role in the discharge planning process to support safe, successful transitions Your skills, compassion, and critical thinking will help patients achieve greater independence, strength, and quality of life.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness Professional development and growth opportunities CCRN RN Fellow Program - Certification Bonus New Grads Welcome to apply

What we are looking for

Certifications

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire Required

Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Experience

One year previous experience preferred Licenses: Active Wisconsin or compact state RN license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.

Education

Associate's Degree required.

More About UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence and return to the lives they love following an injury or illness. UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.

EEOC Statement

“UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

What's around it?

In Madison, WI

Madison, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,413/mo
Household income: $78,050/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Madison, WI

NeighborhoodsRecent grads and young professionals on Reddit often look at East Washington Avenue and blocks right by the Capitol, plus East Side pockets that stay cheaper than the near-east even as they gentrify; Sun Prairie comes up as a cheaper bedroom-community commute. Extra Space’s 2026 roundup flags Hill Farms-University as the in-city budget option (median home $274,000, median rent $708), Marquette for historic charm and lakeside recreation ($298,833 / $1,186), Vilas near UW–Madison ($393,950 / $1,475), and Dudgeon-Monroe as a tree-lined mix of families and young pros with more than a mile and a half of Monroe Street shops ($423,567 / $1,287). Families are frequently pointed toward suburbs Verona, Middleton, and Waunakee.

Recent grads and young professionals on Reddit often look at East Washington Avenue and blocks right by the Capitol, plus East Side pockets that stay cheaper than the near-east even as they gentrify; Sun Prairie comes up as a cheaper bedroom-community commute. Extra Space’s 2026 roundup flags Hill Farms-University as the in-city budget option (median home $274,000, median rent $708), Marquette for historic charm and lakeside recreation ($298,833 / $1,186), Vilas near UW–Madison ($393,950 / $1,475), and Dudgeon-Monroe as a tree-lined mix of families and young pros with more than a mile and a half of Monroe Street shops ($423,567 / $1,287).

Families are frequently pointed toward suburbs Verona, Middleton, and Waunakee.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundU.S. News puts the typical Madison commute at about 18.31 minutes. Metro Transit’s Rapid Route A BRT runs east-west from the Sun Prairie Park and Ride to Junction Road with 15-minute weekday service until 8:00 p.m. and 15-minute Saturday service until 7:00 p.m.; Routes B and F also board along that corridor, so a home near a BRT station can feel closer than the map suggests. Redfin scores transit 35/100 and flags limited, inconsistent buses especially in the suburbs, so most nurses will still want a car. The west side holds about 33,000 residents and more than 23,000 jobs concentrated around University Research Park; UW Hospital and Clinics is the named major healthcare hub. Hospital parking and shift-specific routes are not covered in these sources.

U.S. News puts the typical Madison commute at about 18.31 minutes. Metro Transit’s Rapid Route A BRT runs east-west from the Sun Prairie Park and Ride to Junction Road with 15-minute weekday service until 8:00 p.m. and 15-minute Saturday service until 7:00 p.m.; Routes B and F also board along that corridor, so a home near a BRT station can feel closer than the map suggests.

Redfin scores transit 35/100 and flags limited, inconsistent buses especially in the suburbs, so most nurses will still want a car. The west side holds about 33,000 residents and more than 23,000 jobs concentrated around University Research Park; UW Hospital and Clinics is the named major healthcare hub.

Hospital parking and shift-specific routes are not covered in these sources.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: susansuttonhomes.com Source 3: redfin.com Source 4: apartmentguide.com

OutdoorsMadison sits between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona among five area lakes, with 307 parks, a free Henry Vilas Zoo, and more than 200 miles of biking and hiking trails including the Capital City State Trail. Named greenspaces include Olbrich Park and Hillington Green Park in Dudgeon-Monroe; residents kayak, fish, boat, and paddleboard the lakes, and state parks sit within about an hour’s drive. Winters shut down much of this, but summers turn the lakes, beer gardens, and trail network into daily life rather than weekend trips.

Madison sits between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona among five area lakes, with 307 parks, a free Henry Vilas Zoo, and more than 200 miles of biking and hiking trails including the Capital City State Trail. Named greenspaces include Olbrich Park and Hillington Green Park in Dudgeon-Monroe; residents kayak, fish, boat, and paddleboard the lakes, and state parks sit within about an hour’s drive.

Winters shut down much of this, but summers turn the lakes, beer gardens, and trail network into daily life rather than weekend trips.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: visitmadison.com Source 2: redfin.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: apartmentguide.com Source 5: extraspace.com

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Madison is a mid-size capital and Big Ten town squeezed between Lakes Mendota and Monona, with 307 parks, 200-plus miles of trails, a free Henry Vilas Zoo, and the Dane County Farmers' Market on the Capitol Square. Nurses get UW Hospital and Clinics plus west-side jobs at University Research Park; typical commute is about 18 minutes, but Rapid Route A is the only frequent BRT spine and Transit Score is 35, so most still drive. Young professionals land on the East Side, East Wash, and near the Capitol; Hill Farms-University is the budget in-city option, Dudgeon-Monroe and Vilas cost more near Monroe Street and campus. Food is a genuine draw—The Old Fashioned, Graze, State Street Brats, Olbrich Biergarten, and a thick brewery circuit. Locals are blunt about tradeoffs: winters can run November through March, listings hit about $486k in 2026, diversity is limited, and this is not a big city. If you bike, boat, and can handle a long winter, daily quality of life is the pitch.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: visitmadison.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: susansuttonhomes.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: redfin.com Source 6: concoursehotel.com Source 7: youtube.com Source 8: thehonestlocal.com

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