76 Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation Unit
$2,843/wk
Contract Details
Travel Pay Breakdown
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Additional Information
Required Credentials:
Ascension Core Competencies are required during onboarding and cover HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, and OSHA topics; they must be completed within a year of start and updated every 3 years; the minimum passing score is 80% or the national benchmark score that demonstrates competency in the area of specialization, with only 2 attempts allowed.
A driver's license is required for RNs, LPNs, and PTs working on a compact license.
Ascension Health does not accept vaccine/Tdap declinations.
Special Requests:
Current Ascension employees cannot apply for travel roles. Candidates need to have employment separation for at least 6 months to be considered for a travel position.
To receive the travel rate, the clinician's claimed residence must match the address on the driver's license.
Unit Details:
Uses OneChartCeil.
Shift & Scheduling:
Every other weekend.
No call.
Floating Requirements:
May have to float to like units on the same campus or to another campus within Wichita.
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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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.
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