Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Birmingham, AL
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
4x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Job Summary

• Provide high-quality nursing care by following individualized nursing care plans.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to identify teaching needs and goals.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs and discharge planning.
• Communicate patient status changes 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.
• Manage supplies and equipment to promote cost-effective care.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required prior to first shift.
• Minimum 2 years of bedside clinical experience (post-graduate).
• Experience in Stepdown, ICU, or LTAC settings required.

Work Hours

• 36-48 hours per week

Additional Notes

• Emphasis on patient and employee safety.
• Must adhere to hospital guidelines on appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Expected to use nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.