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

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Opportunity

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with organizational core values.
• Prioritize patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace hazard awareness.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to identify teaching needs and goals.
• Provide timely patient status updates during team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• 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 personal and environmental safety according to hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and team building.
• Manage supplies and equipment needs to support patient care.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize activities and staff to meet patient needs effectively.

Requirements

• 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).
• Supervisory Role: Responsible for supervising Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.

Additional Notes

• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and results-oriented care.
• Strong focus on safety culture and adherence to safety policies.
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience indicated.