Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Davenport, IA
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
4x13 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care following established nursing care plans.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on assessments.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to identify teaching needs and goals.
• Provide timely patient information for team conferences and document all assessments and interventions accurately.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs and prioritize 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.
• 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 staff to meet patient needs effectively.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• 36 or 48 hours per week

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification prior to first shift
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification prior to first shift

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years bedside critical care clinical experience required

Safety and Core Values

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

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.