1 Louisiana Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation Unit
$1,853/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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You must be willing to float, work weekends, and generally just be very flexible.
You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
Required Skills/Experience: Required Skills: IV therapy, Administration of blood & blood products, Starting and maintaining IVs, Neurological, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Seizure disorders, Stroke scale assessment, Orthopedics, Assistive Devices, Mobilization Techniques, Pulse/CMS checks, Suture/Staple removal, Respiratory, Incentive Spirometry, Pulse Oximetry, Oral /Nasotracheal suctioning, Supplemental oxygen delivery, Tracheostomy care/management, Cardiac - Care of the Patient, Angina, Hypertension, Endocrine/Metabolic, Blood glucose monitoring, Insulin protocols, Gastrointestinal, Feeding devices/adaptive equipment, Feeding tube care and management, NG tube insertion/ management, PEG Tube feeding and management, Swallowing precautions, Thickened liquids, Genitourinary/Renal, Chronic renal failure/dialysis, Foley catheter removal, Medications, Anticoagulation therapy, Antiseizure, Diuretics, Professional Topics and Skills, Diabetic Teaching, Fall Risk Assessment/Prevention, Infection Prevention, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Lift/transfer devices, National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures, Pain assessment & management, Patient Teaching, Pressure Ulcer Assessment/Prevention, Restraints, Specialty beds, Wound care
Preferred Skills/Experience: Teaching Hospital Experience
Community Hospital Experience
Previous Charge Experience
Preferred Skills: Acute Inpatient rehab, Acute Rehab hospital, Care and management of ports, Venous blood draws, Neuromuscular disease, Parkinson’s disease, Post Craniotomy, Spinal cord injury, Traumatic Brain injury, Prosthesis application, Total joint replacement, Care of Ventilated Patient, COVID
Shift & Scheduling: Weekend Requirement: Yes
Call Required: No
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 Louisiana
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.