Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Portage, IN
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Opportunity

Job Overview

• Conduct ongoing, systematic assessments of patients' physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs through interviews, observation, and physical examination.
• Receive admissions and transfers to the unit.
• Complete nursing documentation within 24 hours.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans including problem identification, nursing diagnosis, interventions, goals, and discharge planning.
• Assess patient safety and fall risk.
• Teach and counsel patients and families; make referrals as needed.
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team in rehabilitation goal planning and evaluation.
• Transcribe and process medical orders accurately; integrate medical care plans into nursing care.
• Administer medications and IV drugs according to policies and procedures, including critical drip medications after competency training.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety following hospital policies.
• Handle emergency and life-threatening situations, including CPR and calling Code Blue.
• Document all care accurately and timely, including discharge instructions and interagency transfers.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments each shift; act promptly on changes in patient condition using SBAR communication.
• Review lab and test results; notify physicians of abnormal or critical findings.
• Perform wound care and basic ventilator management.
• Provide leadership and direction to assigned personnel (LPNs, CNAs, orientees).
• Prioritize activities and plan effective use of time and staff.
• Communicate nursing care plans through reports, conferences, and shift handoffs.
• Participate in nursing quality improvement activities.
• Maintain and upgrade nursing skills and licensure.
• Demonstrate customer service attitude toward patients, visitors, and staff.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and isolation guidelines.
• Promote continuous quality improvement in all job aspects.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience (highly desired)
• BLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required prior to first shift)

Additional Notes

• RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Competency in a variety of nursing skills evaluated at least annually.
• Must maintain current nursing licensure and certifications.