Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Augusta, GA
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract Opportunity

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care following established nursing care plans.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient information for team conferences and document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs and provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from the 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years bedside clinical experience
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required prior to first shift
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Certification required prior to first shift (for certain roles)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Key Focus Areas

• Patient and employee safety with emphasis on:

  • Safe patient handling
  • Materials handling
  • Infectious disease precautions
  • Prevention of slips, trips, and falls
  • Maintaining a safe work environment

This position emphasizes quality patient care, safety, teamwork, and professional development within a supportive healthcare environment.