Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Alexandria, VA
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Job Summary

• Provide high-quality nursing care by following individualized nursing care plans.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to identify teaching needs and goals.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs and discharge planning from admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care providers to ensure continuity and safety.
• Supervise and provide direction to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Maintain personal and environmental safety according to hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and team building.
• Manage supplies and equipment to promote cost-effective care.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

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

Work Environment & Values

• Emphasis on patient and employee safety with a focus on safe patient handling, infectious disease control, and accident prevention.
• Commitment to superior quality, teamwork, respect, and resourcefulness.
• Adherence to hospital standards for appearance, attendance, and punctuality.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.