Travel RN - Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)

Travel RN Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)Homewood, AlabamaGet all the details (no obligation).OverviewGet StartedFacilityTotalMed OffersSick Leave Accrual in All 50 StatesMental Health SupportHealth Benefits Available on Day One401(k) AvailableExpert Support on All Aspects of Your AssignmentContinuing EducationYour Way Is PaidDrug ScreensCredentialsLicensureHealth/Medical Compliance ItemsTravel reimbursement available up to $1000Start a ConversationDescriptionWe're looking for Registered Nurses (RNs) for an immediate travel opening in an LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care) facility in Homewood, AL. The right RN should have at least 1 year of recent experience in a Long-Term Acute Care or similar high acuity setting. Read below for more requirements.As an RN in LTAC, you will care for patients with serious medical conditions who require extended hospital-level care. These patients often have complex needs such as ventilator support, wound care, or post-ICU recovery. You will be responsible for providing direct nursing care, monitoring patients' conditions, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and discharge planning.As an RN, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:Perform head-to-toe assessments and respond promptly to changes in patient conditionAdminister IV medications, manage central lines, and monitor vital signs and lab resultsProvide ventilator and tracheostomy care, as well as advanced wound managementCollaborate with respiratory therapists, physicians, and case managers for ongoing treatment plansSupport patients with mobility, hygiene, and nutritional needsSupervise LPNs and CNAs, ensuring proper patient care deliveryAdhere to strict infection control protocols and facility safety standardsParticipate in interdisciplinary rounds and communicate patient status updatesDocument all care activities and interventions accurately and in real timeAssist with admissions, transfers, and discharge planningThe ideal candidate must have at least one year of experience as an RN in a Long-Term Acute Care setting. Additionally, they should possess a current BLS certification and be eligible for State licensure. Additional certifications may be required.RNs in LTAC should be adaptable, highly skilled in critical care practices, and passionate about supporting patients through complex and prolonged recovery.Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.