Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Willingboro, NJ
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job Overview

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Deliver superior quality nursing care following established nursing care plans.
• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on assessments.
• Identify patient/family teaching needs and goals related to diagnoses.
• Provide timely patient information for team conferences and re-evaluations.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, evaluate.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from day of admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care providers to ensure continuity and safety.
• Seek consultation from senior nursing staff for complex clinical decisions.
• Supervise and provide direction/training to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety per hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and team building.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs.
• Provide cost-effective care while promoting quality patient outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and staff to meet patient needs effectively.

Work Schedule

• Every 3rd weekend required

Required Certifications & Experience

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

Safety & Core Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, infection control, and hazard reporting.
• Adherence to company core values: quality, respect, results orientation, teamwork, and resourcefulness.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified (prior travel experience not required).