Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Rochelle Park, NJ
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Job Summary

• Deliver superior quality nursing care following established care plans.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• 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 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 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 ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize activities and staff to meet patient needs effectively.

Required Skills and Certifications

• BLS Certification (required before first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required before first shift for CIRH only)
• Minimum 2 years of bedside clinical experience (required)
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience (highly desired)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Safety and Work Environment

• Emphasis on patient and employee safety with focus on safe patient handling, materials handling, infectious disease precautions, and fall prevention.
• Adherence to safety policies and procedures is mandatory.
• Commitment to a positive, resourceful, and team-oriented work culture.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty years of experience: Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience.
• ICU experience: Minimum 1 year highly desired.
• Prior travel experience: Not specified / not required.

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