Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Columbus, OH
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation Hospital

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with organizational core values.
• Prioritize patient and employee safety in all aspects of work.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on assessments.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient information for initial and weekly team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate actively in patient rehabilitation programs.
• Use nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate) focusing on patient/family education.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from day of admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care providers to ensure continuity and safety.
• Seek consultation for complex clinical decisions.
• Supervise and provide direction to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety per hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and team building.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs.
• Provide cost-effective care while promoting quality outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize activities and staff to meet patient needs effectively.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills and Qualifications

• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS Certification required prior to first shift (for certain units).
• Minimum of 2 years bedside clinical experience highly desired.

Work Environment and Expectations

• Adhere to hospital standards for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Embrace a safety-first culture focusing on safe patient handling, materials handling, infection control, and fall prevention.
• Demonstrate teamwork, resourcefulness, and results orientation.
• Provide calm leadership and reassurance to staff, patients, and families.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a role in a rehabilitation hospital setting with a focus on patient safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth.