Registered Nurse / Long Term Acute Care

Job Summary
Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available at a healthcare organization. This role involves supporting respiratory-focused, vent-dependent patients within a specialized medical environment. The position offers a 12-hour day shift and is suited for nurses with prior experience in long-term acute care settings.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour days, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: RN license, 1-2 years of experience, prior travel experience preferred, and must have experience handling respiratory/ventilated patients (note: nurses do not manage ventilators, respiratory therapists handle vents)
• Position Specialty: Long Term Acute Care (LTAC)
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of 0 years; 1-2 years of clinical experience preferred
• Unit Size: Respiratory Care Unit: 36 beds; Respiratory Step-Down Unit: 38 beds
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required which may include assignments to various units based on weekly need
• Additional Information: The RN will be responsible for IV starts, drips, blood administration, EKGs, medication titrations, glucose monitoring, wound care, Trach care, suctioning, catheterizations, port access, dressing changes, and other complex patient care procedures. Orientation sessions held every Monday. Candidates must have a clean profile and relevant respiratory/ventilated patient experience if applicable.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.