Travel LTAC RN - $2,977 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hazard, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Night Shift LTAC position requiring 2+ years of LTACH experience and an active KY or compact RN license.

Details

• LTAC unit setting including ICU, MS, MS/Tele, and PCU work areas
• Night shift schedule with rotating 3x12 and 4x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Rotating 36/48 schedule totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period
• Patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5
• Uses Meditech EMR
• Every other weekend required
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of current LTACH experience required
• MS/Tele or ICU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Prior travel experience required
• Meditech charting experience preferred
• Community hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skilled in managing ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Two professional references required, including one Charge or higher and one supervisor reference completed within the last year
• Valid driver's license matching permanent address required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a long-term acute care setting across ICU, MS, MS/Tele, and PCU units
• Manage complex patient needs including ventilator weaning, wound care, and renal/endocrine conditions
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates are not accepted
• Up to 7 days of RTO will be considered and must be submitted upfront with no changes accepted
• Must work either a major or minor holiday during the assignment
• Travelers must take a minimum 6-month break from the system after completing one year before being eligible to return
• Traveler pairs are accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-730080. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.