Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Milwaukee, WI
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care following established care plans.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient status updates during team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• 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 manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years bedside clinical nursing experience.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required prior to first shift (for CIRH only).
• Ability to supervise and delegate to nursing support staff.
• Commitment to patient and employee safety, including adherence to safety policies and hazard reporting.

Safety Focus Areas

• Safe patient handling
• Materials handling
• Infectious disease precautions
• Prevention of slips, trips, and falls
• Maintaining a safe work environment

Additional Notes

• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and results-oriented care.
• Expected to follow hospital standards for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.