Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Newark, OH
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
1x12 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 team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate actively in patient rehabilitation programs.
• 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize activities and manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

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).
• Ability to supervise Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.

Safety Focus Areas

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

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and results-oriented care.