Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Pittsburgh, PA
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job Overview

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Deliver superior quality nursing care following established care plans.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient status updates during team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.
• 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 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 (for CIRH only)
• Preferred Experience: ICU experience is a plus

Safety and Core Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, infection control, and hazard reporting.
• Adherence to company core values: quality, respect, results orientation, teamwork, and resourcefulness.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position.