Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Columbus, OH
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job Overview

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with core company values including respect, teamwork, and results orientation.
• Prioritize patient and employee safety by adhering to safety policies and procedures, identifying hazards, and promoting 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 in medical records.
• Participate actively in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Utilize the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating) with a focus on patient/family education.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from day of admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status effectively to care providers to ensure continuity and safety.
• Seek consultation from senior nursing staff for complex clinical decisions.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel; delegate appropriately.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety in compliance with hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning by providing calm leadership and participating in team-building.
• Maintain communication with management regarding service needs, supplies, equipment, and training.
• Deliver care cost-effectively while promoting quality patient outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation as requested.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and staff to meet patient needs efficiently.

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Years of 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 only)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified / not required

Work Environment

• Emphasis on safety in areas such as safe patient handling, infectious disease control, and slip/trip/fall prevention.
• Expected to follow hospital guidelines on personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment focused on patient rehabilitation and education.

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