LTAC | RN | 13-Week Travel Contract – Des Moines, IA

GHR Healthcare; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental and Vision

Job summary

GHR Healthcare in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Travel Registered Nurse for an LTAC LTAC assignment. This on-site 13-weekTravel RN role offers 36 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts and competitive weekly pay. You will provide specialized, compassionate care to patients with complex medical needs.

Required: Iowa RN license, 2+ years bedside experience, recent critical care, BLS and ACLS before first shift, and strong communication skills to collaborate with the care team.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Iowa.
• Minimum 2 years bedside nursing experience.
• Recent critical care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and plan care.
• Deliver direct patient care using nursing processes.
• Monitor conditions and communicate updates to the team.
• Educate patients/families on diagnoses and discharge needs.
• Participate in discharge planning and document care promptly.

Skills

Bedside nursing

Critical care experience

Team communication

Education

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

LTAC | RN | 13-Week Travel Contract – Des Moines, IA

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC Night Shift | 13-Week Assignment in Des Moines, Iowa

Join a specialized long-term acute care (LTAC) team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Des Moines, Iowa. Provide compassionate, clinically focused care to patients with complex medical needs while using skilled assessment, evidence-based nursing interventions, patient education, and collaborative care planning.

This on-site travel nursing assignment offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a long-term acute care setting. Located in Iowa’s vibrant capital city, Des Moines offers a welcoming community, convenient amenities, cultural attractions, and easy access to parks and outdoor recreation—providing an enjoyable setting for your next professional assignment.

• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC
• Specialty: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
• Openings: 1

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Iowa
• At least 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience
• Recent critical care nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to the first shift
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification prior to the first shift
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in an on-site LTAC environment
• Strong communication, organization, clinical judgment, and patient advocacy skills

LTAC Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care for patients with complex medical needs.
• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and communicate pertinent updates promptly to physicians, charge nurses, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide patient and family education related to diagnoses, treatment plans, safety, self-care, and discharge needs.
• Initiate and support discharge planning from admission through transition to the next level of care.
• Accurately and promptly document assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and ongoing care in the medical record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and collaborate with the care team to promote quality outcomes.
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to nursing assistants and other assigned personnel.
• Promote patient, staff, and environmental safety by following established policies, procedures, and infection prevention practices.
• Prioritize care effectively, manage time and resources responsibly, and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Assume charge responsibilities after completing orientation when requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and perform other duties within the scope of the Registered Nurse role.

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.