Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Gulfport, MS
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Job Overview

• Maintain delivery of quality nursing care by following the nursing care plan.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs and discharge planning starting from admission.
• Communicate patient status changes to care providers to ensure continuity and safety.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety according to hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and participate in team-building activities.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation as requested.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.
• Initiate patient teaching and discharge planning from day one.
• Provide calm direction and reassurance to staff, patients, and families.
• Monitor supplies and charges to provide cost-effective care while promoting quality outcomes.

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend and a holiday.

Required Skills and Experience

• ICU experience is required.
• Minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience is highly desired.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required prior to first shift.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks