3 Virginia Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Jobs
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Required Skills/Experience:
- Med/Surg or PCU experience required.
Unit Details:
- Tech ratio is 1:12; at 16-18 patients, the unit has 2 techs.
- Uses AccuVein, Welch Allyn vitals machine, Baxter IV pumps, SCDs, bladder scanner, and Kangaroo pumps.
- Procedures include medication administration (oral, topical, IVs, central lines, PEG tube administration), bladder scans, trach care, tube feeding, Foley catheterization, TPN, and blood administration.
- Works collaboratively with nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physiatrists to support patient functional improvement and independence.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Every other weekend.
Floating Requirements:
- May float to other Med Surg departments, depending on experience.
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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 Virginia
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.
