Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Scottsdale, AZ
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job Opportunity

Contract Length: 52 weeks (1 year)

Job Overview

• Maintain delivery of quality nursing care by ensuring the nursing care plan is followed.
• 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 initial and weekly team conferences.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Use the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating) with a focus 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.
• Seek consultation from senior nursing staff for complex clinical decisions.
• 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.
• Provide cost-effective care while promoting quality patient outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation, as requested.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and staff to meet patient needs effectively.

Requirements

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

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

Work Environment & Values

• Commitment to superior quality care and teamwork.
• Emphasis on patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, infection control, and hazard reporting.
• Adherence to hospital standards for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Focus on creating a positive, efficient, and safe work environment.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a long-term travel assignment with leadership responsibilities in a rehabilitation setting.