Head Nurse plans and implements the overall nursing policies, procedures, and services for a unit. Maintains nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training clinical staff. Being a Head Nurse ensures that nurses are current in competencies, assessments, licensure, certifications, and other annual training. May provide direct patient care and is responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating patients. Additionally, Head Nurse requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Benefits & extras
We don’t negotiate pay packages, so you know that you’re always receiving our top pay package!
Traveler Advocates (not recruiters) who get paid commission based on headcount and not gross profit; meaning they have no incentive to not work WITH you opposed to AGAINST you!
Day 1 health insurance options
401(k) with match
100% license and certification reimbursements for required licenses and certifications (as well as assistance obtaining them)
Nationwide job opportunities
24 / 7 access to a Nurse First Travel Agency representative
Access to nationally accredited CEUs
$1,000 referral bonus for each friend you send our way upon the successful completion of their first contract
You get to create a world in which you live! During every assignment, you will be able to provide your insight into the experience to tell us where we are doing well as a company and where we can improve
What makes us different
Our Traveler Advocate commission structure is aligned to ensure we are WITH you and not AGAINST you