Travel Registered Nurse LTAC Job
Albuquerque, NM
Weekly Pay: $1318.00
Schedule:
3x12.00 Nights
Assignment Length: 9 week
Start date -
ASAP
Float Required - NO
Job Overview
TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) for travel assignments. This role involves providing specialized care to patients who require extended hospital stays due to serious medical conditions, chronic illnesses, or post-surgical recovery. The ideal candidate is skilled in critical care, compassionate, and able to work in a high-acuity setting.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex medical conditions.
- Monitor and assess vital signs, ventilators, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Administer medications, blood transfusions, and specialized treatments.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and rehabilitation specialists.
- Provide tracheostomy and ventilator management when required.
- Educate patients and families about treatment plans and long-term care needs.
- Maintain accurate patient records and follow hospital protocols.
- Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
Qualifications
- Education: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Experience: Minimum 1-2 years in an LTAC, ICU, or critical care setting.
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS required; CCRN preferred.
- Skills: Proficient in critical care, telemetry, and ventilator management.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift patients, work long shifts, and manage high-stress environments.
- Travel Readiness: Open to temporary travel assignments.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and travel stipends.
- Work in top-rated LTAC facilities across the country.
- Access to continuing education and professional growth.
- Flexible travel contracts with potential for extensions.