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

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 initial and weekly team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate actively in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Implement nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care with emphasis 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.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel; delegate appropriately.
• Maintain personal and environmental safety in compliance with 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 patient outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities following orientation as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and staff to meet patient needs effectively.

Requirements

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

  • BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
  • ACLS Certification required prior to first shift (for CIRH only).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Work Environment & Values

• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and results-oriented care.
• Commitment to patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling and infection control.
• Adherence to hospital standards for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.

This position is ideal for an RN with solid bedside experience seeking a travel contract focused on quality patient care and safety.