Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Anderson, SC
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job Opportunity

Job Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience (highly desired)
  • PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience required
  • Completed at least 1 prior assignment with current agency (indicates prior travel experience required)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification prior to first shift
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification prior to first shift (if applicable)

Key Responsibilities

• 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 initial and weekly team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• 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.

Work Environment & Culture

• Emphasizes patient and employee safety with a focus on safe patient handling, infectious disease control, and accident prevention.
• Adheres to company core values including quality care, respect, teamwork, and resourcefulness.
• Encourages a positive, efficient, and supportive work environment.

Note: Prior travel experience is required, demonstrated by the need to have completed at least one prior assignment with the current agency.