Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Tulsa, OK
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job Overview

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Deliver superior quality care while embodying core company values such as respect, teamwork, and resourcefulness.
• Prioritize patient and employee safety by adhering to safety policies and procedures, including safe patient handling, infectious disease precautions, 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 status updates during initial and weekly team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• 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.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Maintain personal and environmental safety in compliance with 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 and plan activities to meet patient needs efficiently.

Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience (highly desired).
• Certifications:

  • BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
  • ACLS Certification required prior to first shift (for CIRH positions).
• Supervisory Duties: Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Work Environment

• Emphasis on safety culture with focus on preventing workplace hazards.
• Team-oriented with a positive and efficient work environment.
• Cost-effective care delivery while promoting quality patient outcomes.

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