38 Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation Unit
$2,805/wk
Contract Details
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Additional Information
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.
Additional Details:
Required Skills/Experience:
- 2 years experience; however, will consider 18 months of experience, working under the highest level of professional license, and must have 1 year of recent experience in the field of specialty.
Required Credentials:
- No temp licenses accepted.
- All RNs are required to complete a Cardiac Exam during onboarding. RNs are allowed two attempts and must achieve a minimum score of 80% to pass prior to clearance. ICU and ED RNs will also be required to take an on-site test in addition to the online pre-test.
Unit Details:
- Rehabilitation patients include stroke, hip fracture, and pulmonary patients focused on improved functional ability and independence.
- Patients continue to receive hospital care with close medical supervision while participating in the rehab program.
- Patients receive 24-hour medical monitoring and care by physiatrists, nurse practitioners/physician assistants, and rehab nurses.
- Providers round daily during the patient's stay.
- Uses therapy equipment including body weight support systems, treadmills, a Dynavision machine, and a simulation vehicle for rehabilitation training.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Holidays as required.
- Every other weekend.
- Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week.
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
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