2 Kentucky 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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You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
You must be willing to accept 84 hours per two weeks scheduling (one-week 3x12, next week 4x12).
Travel Pairs will not be accepted on the same shift or unit.
Required skills/experience: 2 plus yrs of current LTACH experience required. MS/ TELE or ICU experience. Medications, Antiarrhythmics, Anticoagulation therapy, Antihypertensives, Continuous IV sedation, Emergency Medications, IV vasopressors, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Reversal agents, Thrombolytic Agents, Titration of Insulin drips, Respiratory/Thoracic, ARDS, Chest Tubes, COVID, Pneumonia, Pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary hypertension, Tracheostomy care/management, Weaning from mechanical ventilation, IV therapy, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC Lines management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Genitourinary/Renal, AV-Shunt/Fistula care, Bladder retraining, Chronic/Acute Renal failure, Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI), Foley catheter insertion female, Foley catheter insertion male, Nephrostomy Tube, Endocrine/Metabolic, Blood glucose monitoring, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, IV insulin protocols, Cardiovascular, CHF, Post MI, Professional Topics and Skills, Complex Wound Care, Infection Prevention, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Neurological/Psychiatric, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Neuromuscular disease, Spinal cord injury, Stroke scale assessment, Traumatic Brain injury, Gastrointestinal, GI bleed, Liver failure, NG tube insertion/ management, Ostomy care, Pancreatitis, Tube feedings-Gravity/Syringe/Pump, Musculoskeletal, Hoyer lift, Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency response, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG, Work Settings, LTAC: ICU, LTAC: MS, LTAC: MS/Tele, LTAC: PCU.
Preferred skills/experience: Community Hospital Experience. Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Modes of Ventilation (CV, CMV, A/C, SIMV, PS, PC, IRV +/- PEEP), Suctioning (ETT, NT), Vent training for home, Arterial line management, Femoral popliteal bypass
Required credentials: Driver's license is required in all submission packets.
Shift & schedule requirements: Every other weekend required. ALL Facilities work a Schedule of 36/48 for the two week pay period unless notated otherwise on job order.
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 Nurse Jobs in Kentucky
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.