Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Florence, SC
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

Job Summary

• Deliver superior quality nursing care following established nursing care plans.
• 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 information for team conferences and document all assessments and interventions accurately.
• Participate actively in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from the 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 personal and environmental safety according to hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and participate in team-building activities.
• Maintain communication with management regarding service needs, supplies, equipment, and training.
• 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.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience (highly desired)
• BLS Certification required prior to first shift
• ACLS Certification required prior to first shift (for CIRH only)
• No holiday return to work (RTO) required

Work Environment and Values

• Emphasis on patient and employee safety with focus on safe patient handling, infectious disease control, and workplace hazard awareness.
• Commitment to core values including quality care, respect, teamwork, results orientation, and resourcefulness.
• Expected to follow hospital guidelines on personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.

Additional Notes

• Supervisory responsibilities include overseeing Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and new staff orientation.
• Encouraged to use problem-solving and time management skills to organize and prioritize patient care.
• Expected to provide calm leadership and reassurance to staff, patients, and families.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses seeking a night shift role with opportunities for leadership and professional development in a safety-focused healthcare environment.