Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - LTAC (Night Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Columbia, MO

Weekly Pay: $1,800 / week

Shift: Night Shift (Flexible travel contract)

We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) to join our dedicated team in Columbia, MO. This night-shift role centers on providing specialized ongoing care for medically complex adults. You will work within a hospital-affiliated LTAC unit to closely monitor patient trends, manage complex clinical needs, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and support safe discharge planning.

• Patient Care & Assessment: Assess and monitor vital signs, lab results, telemetry, and response to therapies for high-acuity, medically complex patients.

• Clinical Interventions: Administer medications, manage IV therapy/infusions, and perform advanced wound care, dressing changes, and ostomy care.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, and families to update care plans and execute smooth discharge strategies.

• Documentation & Safety: Accurately track patient status in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), promptly escalating changes in clinical status per protocol.

• Patient & Family Education: Guide patients and their support systems on care plans, medication management, and post-discharge expectations.

Education & Licensure:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of Missouri (or active Compact/NLC license).

Certifications:

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.

• Preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and specialized LTAC or Critical Care certifications (CCRN, PCCN).

Experience & Skills:

• Required: Previous inpatient RN experience in acute or post-acute settings handling medically complex patients.

• Required: Demonstrated proficiency in IV therapy, wound care, telemetry monitoring, and EHR documentation.

• Preferred: Direct experience with ventilated patients, tracheostomy care, and complex care coordination.

• Flexibility: Strong adaptability to travel contracts and dedicated night-shift coverage.

• Setting: Hospital-affiliated LTAC unit operating in a steady, high-acuity environment.

• Schedule: Night shifts with potential weekend coverage based on facility rotating schedules.

Apply today to step into a rewarding travel contract in Columbia, MO!

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