Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Tucson, AZ
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Job Summary

• Deliver superior quality nursing care following established care plans.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on assessments.
• Identify patient/family teaching needs and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient status updates during team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Use nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate) 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.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety according to 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 professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and staff to meet patient needs effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience.
• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS Certification required prior to first shift (for CIRH only).
• Weekend availability required.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Safety and Culture

• Emphasis on patient and employee safety.
• Adherence to safety policies including safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace hazard reporting.
• Commitment to teamwork, respect, and resourcefulness.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses seeking a structured, safety-focused environment with opportunities for leadership and professional development.