RN, Registered Nurse | Inpatient Rehabilitation

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Emplify Health by Gundersen is actively seeking a Registered Nurse for our 20-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit in the Coulee Region of Wisconsin. You will care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and debility, guiding them toward independence and improved function.

Join a collaborative interdisciplinary team and help patients and families learn skills for recovery.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Current RN licensure in Wisconsin upon hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• New graduate and experienced RNs are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and other complex conditions.
• Teach patients and families skills, strategies, and self-care for recovery and independence.
• Develop relationships with patients and families throughout rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve rehabilitation goals.
• Support patients toward improved mobility, function, confidence, and quality of life.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education / patient education

Compassion

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse | Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our 20-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit in the beautiful Coulee Region of Wisconsin. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while helping individuals recover, regain independence, and achieve their highest level of function.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

What You Will Work

• 0.8 FTE | 64 hours every two weeks
• Rotating 8-hour day (6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) and PM (2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.) shifts
• Every other weekend
• Three holidays per year

What You Will Do

• Provide Love + Medicine to patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, debility, and other complex medical conditions.
• Teach patients and families the skills, strategies, and self-care techniques needed to support recovery and maximize independence after discharge.
• Develop meaningful relationships with patients and families as you support them throughout their rehabilitation journey.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, CNAs, and fellow RNs to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
• Support patients as they work toward improved mobility, function, confidence, and quality of life.

What You Will Get

• Starting pay of $38.96/hour , plus additional compensation for experience
• Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials
• Career growth opportunities through our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
• Competitive retirement and healthcare benefits
• Opportunities to influence nursing practice through Nursing Shared Governance Councils
• Daily support from your Clinical Manager, Professional Development Nurse, and Clinical Nurse Leader
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where new graduate and experienced nurses thrive
• The opportunity to build lasting patient relationships and see the direct impact of your care throughout the recovery process
• Exposure to a diverse rehabilitation population that strengthens patient education, care coordination, critical thinking, and clinical assessment skills

What You Need

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred
• Current RN licensure in Wisconsin upon hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers
• New graduate and experienced RNs are encouraged to apply

Why Join Emplify Health by Gundersen?

We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.

Join our mission to inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating while making a meaningful difference as a Registered Nurse on our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not‑for‑profit, patient‑centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, we serve communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR‑[e-mail] or call 608‑775‑0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer