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

Location: Columbia, MO Weekly Pay: $1,800 / week Shift: Night Shift (Flexible travel contract) Job Summary 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. Key Responsibilities 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 Qualifications & Requirements 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 Work Environment Setting: Hospital-affiliated LTAC unit operating in a steady, high-acuity environment Schedule: Night shifts with potential weekend coverage based on facility rotating schedules #J-18808-Ljbffr HealthForce Healthcare