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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Rehabilitation Contract in Wausau, Wisconsin

Join an inpatient rehabilitation nursing team in Wausau, Wisconsin, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) and help adult patients regain independence after stroke, trauma, debility, amputation, and cardiac conditions. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers a collaborative rehabilitation setting, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to enjoy Wausau’s welcoming community, scenic surroundings, and year-round outdoor recreation in central Wisconsin.

Inpatient Rehabilitation Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Inpatient Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending April 3, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week, subject to orientation and holiday-related exceptions
• Shift Duration: 12-hour variable day/night shifts; night shifts are approximately 6:00 PM–6:30 AM
• Schedule: Day and night assignments may include every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Unit: 12-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–1:6 on evening shifts and 1:8 on nights
• Documentation: Epic electronic medical record experience preferred
• Orientation: 8 hours

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience in an inpatient hospital setting
• Medical-surgical rehabilitation nursing experience preferred; strong medical-surgical experience will be considered
• Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of inpatient rehabilitation nursing practices and patient-centered care
• Ability to float to other inpatient units as needed
• Adaptable, resilient, collaborative, and comfortable working in a changing clinical environment

Inpatient Rehabilitation RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients recovering from stroke, trauma, debility, amputation, and cardiac conditions
• Assess patient status, develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, and evaluate progress toward rehabilitation goals
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for changes in patient condition
• Support mobility, self-care, patient education, and other interventions that promote safe recovery and increased independence
• Collaborate with rehabilitation specialists, providers, patients, and families to coordinate care
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care updates accurately in the electronic medical record
• Float to other inpatient areas when operational needs require
• Participate in scheduled weekend and holiday rotations

Apply now for this inpatient rehabilitation Travel RN contract in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to helping patients achieve their recovery goals.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.