Travel Nursing Jobs in Connecticut

Travel Nurse RN - Admin/Mgmt - $20 to $50 per hour in Trumbull, CT - Specialty : RN House Supervisor Job Summary: The Nursing House Supervisor is responsible for promoting and maintaining quality patient care through effective management of the activities of the total patient care services during his/her assigned shift. In the absence of the Administrator and/or designee, the Nursing House Supervisor has the authority and responsibility for administrative decisions and appropriate notification of the Administrator-on-Call. Job Details: * Carries out hospital/nursing policies, procedures and standards. * Visits all patient care units to ascertain condition of patients, evaluate staffing needs and provide support to caregivers. * Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. * Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. * Administers the effective distribution and utilization of personnel employed during the respective shift. * Coordinates and evaluates services rendered by and to all departments during the respective shift on an ongoing basis. * Keeps the Nurse Executive, his/her representative and/or the Administrator informed regarding circumstances or situations which have or may have serious impact. * Uses good judgment in ensuring adherence to established hospital procedures and policies. * Informs personnel on ensuing shift regarding condition of patients, follow-up actions required and any special conditions. * Participates on various committees. * Participates and assists in the planning and providing of inservice education programs within the hospital or other meetings, seminars or institutes conducted outside the hospital. * Participates in patient care meetings and in service education functions. * Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Evaluates and documents performance of employees as indicated and communicates this information to the Patient Care Manager. * Assumes the duties as outlined in the Emergency Preparedness Manual. * Follows Pharmacy protocols for obtaining drugs when the Pharmacist is unavailable. * Evaluates accuracy of staffing systems. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holds current licensure in the state as a registered professional nurse. * A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent. * Experience as a staff nurse and manager. Benefits * Day 1 Health benefits (Health/Vision/Dental) * Weekly Pay * Direct Deposit * Travel reimbursement * State License reimbursement * $1500 Referral bonus program