Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Columbus, OH
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment

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 communication.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize and plan activities for effective use of time and staff.

Requirements

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

  • BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
  • ACLS Certification required prior to first shift (for certain roles).
• Skills: Ability to supervise Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.
• Commitment to safety and quality patient outcomes.

Additional Notes

• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and results-oriented care.
• Focus on safe patient handling, infectious disease precautions, and prevention of slips/trips/falls.
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience indicated.