Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Newport News, VA
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Opportunity

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with core company values.
• Prioritize patient and employee safety in all aspects of care.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Develop individualized care plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation of assessments and interventions.
• 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.
• Maintain a safe environment following hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and team building.
• Manage supplies and equipment to promote cost-effective care.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation, as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize and plan activities to meet patient needs effectively.

Required Skills and Certifications

• BLS Certification (required before first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required before first shift for CIRH only)
• Minimum 2 years of bedside clinical experience
• Experience in PCU, Critical Care, or Step-Down units

Contract Length

• Approximately 52 weeks (1 year)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

This role is ideal for experienced RNs with critical care or step-down experience seeking a long-term travel assignment focused on quality patient care and safety.