Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Chicago, IL
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job Opportunity

Job Overview

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Setting: Patient care with supervision responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient information for initial and weekly team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.
• Educate patients, families, and significant others to achieve patient goals and quality outcomes.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from the 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.
• Provide care in a cost-effective manner while promoting quality outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation, as requested.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

Required Skills and Certifications

• BLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required prior to first shift for certain units)
• Minimum of 2 years bedside clinical experience (required)
• PCU or Stepdown experience (highly desired)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Work Environment and Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety with a focus on safe patient handling, infectious disease control, and workplace safety.
• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and achieving results.
• Adherence to hospital standards for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Supportive environment encouraging professional development and quality patient care.