Long Term Acute Care (RN)
St Louis, MO
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Deliver quality nursing care by following individualized nursing care plans.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient information for team conferences and document all assessments and interventions 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.
• 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 service needs and supplies.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

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

Work Environment & Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety.
• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and results-oriented care.
• Adherence to safety policies including safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace hazard reporting.
• Professional appearance, attendance, and punctuality expected.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a 13-week contract with a focus on quality patient care, safety, and teamwork in a supportive environment.