Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Durham, NC
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Opportunity

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• 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.
• Use the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate) 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 manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Years of 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)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Work Environment & Values

• Emphasis on patient and employee safety with a focus on:

  • Safe patient handling
  • Materials handling
  • Infectious disease precautions
  • Prevention of slips, trips, and falls
  • Maintaining a safe work environment
• Commitment to core values including quality, respect, teamwork, results orientation, and resourcefulness.

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of bedside experience who are committed to patient safety, quality care, and professional development.