Objective To summarize the best evidence on postoperative rehabilitation for patients with rotator cuff injury, and to provide references for clinical implementation of relevant interventions. Methods We retrieved literature related to postoperative rehabilitation nursing for patients with rotator cuff injury and used JBI′s literature quality appraisal standards and evidence grading system for quality evaluation and evidence level assessment of the included literature. The search time frame was from January 2013 to December 2023. Results A total of 10 articles (4 guidelines, 3 expert consensus reports, and 3 systematic reviews) were finally included. Totally 34 pieces of best evidence were extracted and factored into 9 themes:rehabilitation objectives, development of rehabilitation plans, rehabilitation principles, fixation of prostheses, exercise duration and contents, exercise frequency, exercise supervision, pain control, and health education. Conclusion The summarized best evidence can provide guidance of for clinical medical staff to implement postoperative rehabilitation nursing for patients with rotator cuff injuries. During the process of evidence translation and application, the suitability and feasibility of each piece of evidence should be fully evaluated in combination with the clinical context.