Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Alexandria, VA
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 patient care plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Participate 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 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Maintain 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 manage time and staff effectively.

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience required.
• 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).
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP

Work Environment & Values

• Emphasis on patient and employee safety.
• Commitment to core values including quality, respect, results orientation, teamwork, and resourcefulness.
• Focus on safe patient handling, infectious disease control, and workplace safety.
• Expected to adhere to standards of personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.

Additional Notes

• Supervisory role over ancillary nursing personnel.
• Expected to use problem-solving and decision-making skills in clinical and team settings.
• Encouraged to maintain a calm and reassuring presence for staff, patients, and families.

Prior travel experience is not specified or required for this position.