Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Evansville, IN
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Job Summary

• Deliver superior quality nursing care following established care plans.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Develop individualized patient care plans based on assessments.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient status updates during team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• 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 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 2 years bedside clinical experience highly desired

Additional Information

• Supervisory responsibilities over Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.
• Interest in a 16-26 week assignment is highly desired.

Work Environment & Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety.
• Adherence to safety policies including safe patient handling, infectious disease precautions, and workplace hazard reporting.
• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and results-oriented care.