Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Jackson, TN
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Opportunity

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with core company values.
• Emphasize patient and employee safety in all aspects of work.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Develop individualized care plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient status updates during team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately.
• Participate actively in patient rehabilitation programs.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care providers to ensure continuity and safety.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Maintain personal and environmental safety according to policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and team building.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize activities and staff to meet patient needs effectively.

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 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: Not explicitly required

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Environment

• Focus on safety including safe patient handling, materials handling, infection control, and fall prevention.
• Adherence to hospital guidelines on appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Supportive team environment with emphasis on quality patient outcomes and cost-effective care.