Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Long Term Acute Care RN (LTAC) - Days
Specialty Medical Staffing, Inc. is looking to hire day shift Registered Nurse (RN) Long Term Acute Care RN (LTAC) for full-time travel contract opportunities in Newport News, VA. Our ideal candidates will have 1.5+ years of previous bedside experience, preferably in the Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting and strong focus in patient care. These roles are available immediately, so if you are interested, please apply today! Pay Package:
Travel:
Total Gross Weekly: $2325
$1407 weekly stipend and M&I
$25.50/hr plus OT after 40 hours Local:
$58.50/hr Job Details: Start Date – ASAP 13 weeks available 36-hour work week – Three (3) 12-hour shifts Day Shifts Available Licensure Credentials Required: Registered Nurse (RN)1.5+ years' experience Must be eligible to work in the United States Valid Registered Nursing License in VA or Compact Licensure BLS (Basic Life Support) American Heart Association approved for all units ACLS Responsibilities:
Travel RN follows all hospital guidelines outlining standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality.
Based on the Competency Program established for direct care providers, possesses the skills and competencies necessary to perform job function in accordance with population served criteria.
JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES/COMPETENCIES
Long Term Acute Care Travel RNs (LTAC RNs) provide quality patient care during the patient assessment, intervention, and evaluation process. LTAC RNs collaborate with all members of a patient 's healthcare team to formulate a care plan that ensures optimum outcomes and continuity of care. LTAC Travel RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission. LTAC RNs are responsible for dispensing medications, chest tubes, ventilators, wound vacs, critical care IV Drips, feeding tubes, and central lines as needed. Provides patient information and status in a timely manner. Participates in the patient rehabilitation program on an assigned unit. Initiates discharge planning on all patients from the day of admission. Initiates patient teaching in anticipation of the discharge date. Communicates all pertinent information regarding changes in patient's status from one care provider to another, to support continuity of care and patient safety. Provides for and assures personal and environmental safety in accordance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures. Positively contributes to the functioning of the unit by providing calm direction and reassurance to ancillary staff, other departments, patients and families. About Specialty Medical Staffing: Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC is a nationwide medical staffing and recruitment firm that focuses on getting results quickly for our candidates. Our team is highly dedicated to finding you the right position that is best for your career. We focus on specialized roles and have several years of experience in successfully placing our candidates into the perfect position. We will help you stand out by improving your resume, setting up interviews and providing preparation so you are positioned well to stand out among other candidates We will help negotiate the best salary and benefits We will use our vast network to provide ongoing opportunities and connections We will be a career coach providing input, advice and feedback We look forward to working with you!
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