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

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Opportunity

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with organizational core values.
• Emphasize 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 and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• 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 admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care team members 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, equipment needs, and clinical training requirements.
• 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 required.
• Certifications:

  • BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
  • ACLS Certification required prior to first shift (if applicable).
• Supervisory Role: Responsible for supervising Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.

Work Environment & Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety with focus on:

  • Safe patient handling
  • Materials handling
  • Infectious disease precautions
  • Prevention of slips, trips, and falls
  • Maintaining a safe work environment
• Adherence to hospital standards for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Encouraged to use problem-solving and effective communication skills.
• Expected to foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience indicated.