Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Knoxville, TN
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Opportunity

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with organizational core values.
• Prioritize patient and employee safety through adherence to safety policies and proactive hazard reporting.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to identify teaching needs and goals.
• Provide timely patient status updates during team conferences.
• Document all 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 hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and team building.
• Manage supplies, equipment needs, and clinical training communication.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize activities and staff to meet patient needs effectively.

Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience (highly desired).
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required prior to first shift.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required prior to first shift.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Work Environment

• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and results-oriented care.
• Commitment to safety in patient handling, infectious disease control, and workplace hazards.
• Supportive environment encouraging professional growth and quality patient outcomes.