3 Iowa Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation Unit
$2,661/wk
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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: Ideal candidate has Acute Rehab and/or Med Surg background in hospital setting; 24 months experience. Must be able to handle a variety of patients independently (neuro, ortho, trauma, oncology, etc). Experienced and proficient caring for brain injury, limb loss and spinal cord injury
Preferred Skills/Experience: Must be able to handle a variety of patients independently (neuro, ortho, trauma, oncology, etc).
Unit/Facility Details: Acute Rehab patient population can be: Spinal cord injury, brain injury, oncology, limb loss, trauma/ortho, general debilitation.
Shift & Scheduling: Holiday rotation; will float across campuses and like units; No call; Every other weekend.
Floating Requirements: Traveler will be required to float across all campuses; Iowa Methodist MC, Iowa Lutheran & Iowa Methodist. MWH
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 RN 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.
