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

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Opportunity

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with core company values.
• Prioritize 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 and promptly.
• 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.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety following hospital 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

• 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 units).
• Skills: Ability to supervise Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Additional Notes

• Emphasis on safety practices including safe patient handling, infectious disease precautions, and fall prevention.
• Must adhere to hospital standards for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience indicated.