Travel Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for an LTAC night shift position requiring 2+ years of MS/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) unit within a long term care hospital setting
• 66 staffed bed facility
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within scope to like units, including hospital or sister campus depending on booking
• Typical patient ratio of 1:5
• Uses Epic charting system
• MS/Tele, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, and Telemetry work settings

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC state or compact) currently in hand - pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of MS/Tele nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• LTAC experience preferred
• Required skills include IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory skills including care of ventilated patients, chest tube management, and interpretation of ABGs
• Cardiac monitoring skills including interpretation of dysrhythmias and telemetry monitoring
• Wound care and wound vac management experience
• Isolation precautions and PPE knowledge required
• Epic EMR experience required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to long term acute care patients requiring MS/Tele level monitoring and interventions
• Manage patients requiring cardiac and vasoactive drip monitoring, PCA, and heparin protocols
• Perform continuous bladder irrigation and pre/post hemodialysis management as needed
• Scrub color requirement: royal blue and white
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the main campus to be eligible as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO is limited per manager's discretion, with only 1 holiday approved during the assignment
• Extensions are limited to twice for night shift assignments
• Previous employees must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year to return as a travel nurse
• System has a 2 contract limit, requiring a 6-month gap before reapplying after reaching the limit
• Advanced EKG exam required as part of compliance for this specialty

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.