Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Phoenix, AZ
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job Overview

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with core company values including teamwork, resourcefulness, 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 information for initial and weekly team conferences.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• 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 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 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 time effectively to meet patient needs.

Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience (highly desired).
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required prior to first shift.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required prior to first shift (for CIRH only).
• Supervisory Experience: Ability to supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.

Additional Notes

• Emphasis on safety awareness including safe patient handling, materials handling, infection control, and fall prevention.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.