12 Iowa Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Jobs
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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Required Skills / Experience: Outpatient experience
Preferred Skills / Experience: Inpatient experience
Unit / Facility Details: References may be charge/supervisor/nurse manager/director/CNO/COO performance evaluation/reference
Special Requests: Quickly interviewing viable candidates: Phone call/text from a 405 area code
Shift & Scheduling: On call on Saturday 0700-1200 and Sunday 0700-1100
If traveler is willing to work an acute weekend – 1-2 while here
Floating Requirement: Traveler will work 4 days in our outpatient clinic and 1 day a week in acute care
LTAC Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
LTAC nurses are responsible for providing direct patient care. Some responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering and maintaining IV infusions, providing wound care, providing wound vacs, and coordinating care. Many patients are treated for degenerative conditions, injuries, or life-altering conditions. LTAC nurses care for patients over an extended period of time, usually 25 days or more, and they have the opportunity to truly build rapport with patients. The average annual salary in the United States for a Long-Term Acute Care nurse is $91,000. Salaries can vary depending on experience and location.Â
Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Travel Allied Jobs in Iowa
Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) nurses work in facilities or specialty hospitals that care for medically complex or fragile patients. These patients are stable enough to be released from the hospital, yet too complex for rehabs, nursing homes, or home. Nurses in this specialty are Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses. LTAC nurse job descriptions note that they must use critical thinking and communication skills regularly. Are you looking for your next dream job? Check out the many LTAC travel nurse jobs available below.
