8 Illinois Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation Unit
$2,269/wk
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References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience: Strong neuro skills required.
Unit Details: Ratios: 5:1 days, 6:1 nights. Common diagnoses/types of patients: neuro, neurosurgery, amputations, multi-trauma, cardiac, complex medical (trachs - no vents). Heparin only; no titratable drips required. Uses tele packs; telemetry is not monitored by the RN and RNs do not read strips. RNs are required to attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab. CPAP/BiPAP only at night for sleep apnea, nasal cannula, and high-flow cannula; no heated high-flow.
Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend. Holiday rotation every other. No call.
Floating Requirements: Float to LTAC/med-surg; will not float to HAU unless trained.
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.
Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Travel Nurse Jobs in Illinois
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.
