Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Detroit, MI
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Opportunity

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with core company values.
• Emphasize 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, equipment needs, and clinical training communication.
• 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

• Minimum 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience (highly desired).
• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS Certification required prior to first shift (for certain roles).
• Ability to supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Additional Notes

• Focus on safety is a priority for both patients and staff.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.
• Experience in rehabilitation and discharge planning is important.

No prior travel experience explicitly required.