Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Willingboro, NJ
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

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 information for team conferences and document all assessments and interventions accurately.
• 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.
• 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 ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize activities and manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

Requirements

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

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required prior to first shift.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required prior to first shift (if applicable).
• Work Schedule: Every 3rd weekend required.

Safety & Core Values

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

Additional Notes

• RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Expected to follow hospital guidelines on personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.