Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Grand Rapids, MI
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job Overview

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with organizational core values.
• Prioritize patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, materials handling, infection control, and maintaining a safe work environment.
• 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 team conferences and document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately.
• Participate actively in patient rehabilitation programs and provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from the day of admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status effectively to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel; delegate tasks appropriately.
• Maintain personal and environmental safety according to hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning by supporting staff, patients, and families.
• Maintain communication with management regarding service needs, supplies, equipment, and training.
• 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 Specialty Experience: 2 years bedside clinical experience (highly desired)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required prior to first shift
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required prior to first shift (for CIRH only)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Work Environment

• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and results-oriented care.
• Commitment to safety for patients and staff.
• Supportive and positive unit culture with team-building activities.

This position is suitable for experienced RNs seeking a travel assignment with a focus on quality patient care, safety, and professional development.