Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse

MedPro Healthcare Staffing; Mettawa (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Long Term Acute Care registered nurse for a travel assignment. The role involves caring for patients requiring extended medical care, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients. Candidates must have an active RN license and relevant experience.

Benefits

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Full coverage of all credentialing fees

Private housing or housing allowance

Group Health insurance

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) matching

Unlimited Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Active RN License required.
• Eighteen months of recent experience in Long Term Acute Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for 5-6 patients.
• Monitor and administer medications.
• Educate patients and families on illness management.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

Telemetry

Patient Education

Education

Degree from accredited nursing program

Job description

MedPro Healthcare Staffing , a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Long Term Acute Care registered nurse for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.

Requirements

• Active RN License
• Degree from accredited nursing program
• BLS & ACLS Certifications
• Eighteen months of recent experience in an Long Term Acute Care setting
• Experience with Vents, Trachs, Drips, EG Tubes and able to read Tele-strips
• Other requirements to be determined by our client facility

Benefits

• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Group Health insurance for you and your family
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

Duties Responsibilities

As part of the LTAC unit, Long Term Acute Care Nurses (RN) are responsible for caring for patients who require extended medical care.

• Provide care for 5-6 patients.
• Adjust and perform in fast paced environment
• Keep up with many admissions and discharges
• Be able to monitor and administer medications (orally, subcutaneously, and through an IV)
• Educate patients and family on surgical processes and how to manage their illness/injury
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and record and interpret electronic displays
• Interpret and understand telemetry readings, notifying appropriate medical team members of any irregularities
• Perform the duties required of a registered nurse at all times
• Care for patients with pulmonary HTN, respiratory failure, COPD, CHF, and A-Fib
• Use computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information
• Start IV's, draw blood, see the patient from start to finish

About Agency

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience.

If qualified and interested, please call 954-740-8789 for immediate consideration.

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.

Pay Rate: $58.49

Weekly Pay: $2106.00

Weekly Hours: 36