Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Lakeway, TX
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job Opportunity

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with core company values.
• Emphasize 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.
• 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 in compliance with 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 ongoing professional development through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• 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)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Work Environment

• Focus on safety in areas including safe patient handling, infectious diseases, slips/trips/falls, and materials handling.
• Expected to follow hospital guidelines on personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Responsible for cost-effective care while promoting quality patient outcomes.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a travel assignment with a strong emphasis on patient safety, teamwork, and professional growth.