Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Pensacola, FL
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - Contract Position

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 care plans based on assessments.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient status updates during team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate actively in patient rehabilitation programs.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from day of admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care providers to ensure continuity and safety.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Maintain personal and environmental safety according to policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and team building.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation, as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize and plan activities for effective use of time and staff.

Required Skills and Experience

• BLS Certification (required before first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required before first shift for CIRH)
• Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience (highly desired)
• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Step-Down units (required)
• Experience with ventilators (required)
• Experience managing critical drips (required)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with critical care skills seeking a contract role focused on quality patient care, safety, and team collaboration.