Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Pittsburgh, PA
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Opportunity

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with organizational core values.
• Prioritize patient and employee safety through adherence to safety policies and proactive hazard reporting.
• 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 a safe environment following hospital and nursing policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and team building.
• Manage supplies, equipment needs, and clinical training requirements.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation, as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize and plan activities to meet patient needs efficiently.

Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years bedside clinical experience (highest stated requirement)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required prior to first shift
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required prior to first shift (for CIRH only)
• Preferred Experience: ICU experience is a plus
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Key Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and nursing process skills
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Leadership and supervisory abilities
• Commitment to patient and staff safety
• Ability to manage time and resources efficiently
• Positive attitude toward patient education and rehabilitation