Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Medicine

Advocate Aurora Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced RN for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (IRP), a CARF-accredited, stroke-certified unit that emphasizes rehabilitation-focused nursing and multidisciplinary care.

The role involves caring for medically complex patients, coordinating care with therapy teams, and supporting patient education and functional goals through daily nursing assessment and intervention.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association.
• Commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best experience across the continuum.

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Medicine

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, 2900 W Oklahoma Ave; Milwaukee, WI 53215

Where You Will Work:

You will work in our Inpatient Rehabilitation Program (IRP), a CARF‑accredited, stroke‑certified rehabilitation unit that functions as a specialized admission service within the hospital. This environment offers registered nurses the opportunity to care for medically complex patients while developing strong rehabilitation‑focused nursing skills.

Approximately 50% of our patient population includes individuals recovering from strokes and brain injuries, along with patients with other neurological conditions such as spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. The unit also cares for patients following kidney and liver transplants, as well as patients who have received or are awaiting heart transplants, including those requiring LVAD support. Additional patient populations include individuals with amputations, select joint replacements, and patients receiving oncology, dialysis, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) services. This diverse census provides RNs with broad clinical exposure and ongoing learning opportunities.

The unit operates similarly to a medical‑surgical setting, allowing nurses to practice a wide range of core nursing skills; however, the unit does not utilize telemetry monitoring. Patients participate in a minimum of three hours of therapy daily (physical, occupational, and speech therapy as appropriate), and nursing plays a critical role in reinforcing therapy goals and promoting functional independence.

This role is ideal for RNs who value patient education, rehabilitation nursing, teamwork, and long‑term patient impact, while continuing to build strong clinical assessment and critical‑thinking skills.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a destination for advanced care, innovation, and excellence. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on‑site heart‑care team, St. Luke’s delivers premier cardiac and stroke services recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

Whether patients require common surgery or pioneering treatment, our specialty physicians provide expert care and excellent outcomes—placing you at the center of some of the most advanced care in the region.

Ready to Take the Next Step:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.