Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Nashville, TN
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for maintaining the delivery of quality nursing care by following the nursing care plan and supervising Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees. The RN plays a key role in patient safety, staff supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure superior patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide timely patient information for team conferences and document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs and provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• 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; delegate tasks appropriately.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety according to hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and participate in team-building activities.
• 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 to meet patient needs.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS Certification required prior to first shift
• ACLS Certification required prior to first shift (for CIRH only)
• Minimum of 2 years bedside clinical experience highly desired

Work Environment & Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety with a focus on safe patient handling, infectious disease control, and workplace hazard awareness.
• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and achieving quality outcomes.
• Adherence to hospital standards for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.

Specialty Experience

• Minimum 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience required

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required