Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis is seeking a Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse to plan and deliver direct and indirect patient care for medically complex LTAC patients. The role requires an active RN license and LTAC experience; additional rehab and vent care experience is valued.

Travel position with competitive pay, weekly paychecks, and a benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k). You must meet all licensure and health requirements and be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the state where you practice.
• One year of nursing experience in a long-term acute care facility preferred.
• Experience in acute rehabilitation including vents, wound care, cardiac care, and stable post-trauma patients.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver direct and indirect patient care for medically complex LTAC patients.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and safety regulations.

Skills

RN license

LTAC experience

Wound care

Ventilation care

Cardiac care

CPR certified

Health certificate

Job description

The Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care to medically complex patients in long-term acute settings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current RN license for the state in which the nurse practices in

• One (1) year nursing experience in a long-term acute care facility preferred

• Experience in acute rehabilitation for vents, wound care, cardiac, and stable post trauma patients

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Long Term Acute Care LTAC

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0427

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $2362 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-10T13:36:04