RN LTAC Registered Nurse Traveler

Vibra Travels; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

License reimbursement

Tax-free stipend

No pay cuts

Job summary

Vibra Travels is seeking a Registered Nurse for travel assignments in Des Moines, IA. The LTAC setting offers local and non-local options, with a competitive hourly rate plus a tax-free stipend where applicable.

We value dedicated professionals who can manage direct patient care, supervise support staff, and adapt to various facilities across the country while maintaining Vibra's commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• 1 year as Registered Nurse required, but may vary by client and setting.
• Recent acute care experience required; LTAC experience preferred.
• ICU, Med Surg and Telemetry experience strongly preferred.
• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment required.
• Current, valid, and active driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel using publicly available air and ground transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, evaluates and revises a plan of care for assigned patients and families.
• Demonstrates clinical competence; manages patient care; improves quality of care.
• Supervises Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, CNAs, Nursing Aides and Techs.

Skills

Registered Nurse skills

Travel readiness

Education

RN license

Job description

Facility Type

Long Term Acute Care

Overview

• Work with 1 recruiter from start to finish and assignment to assignment
• Local and Non-local positions available
• Competitive hourly rate in addition to tax-free stipend (if applicable)
• No pay cuts mid-contract
• Referral bonus (up to$1000per referral!)
• License reimbursement if traveling to new state where new license is required
• Your pick of assignments at partner facilities from various health systems across the country

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Develops, implements, evaluates and revises a plan of care of assigned patients and families while promoting the mission and values of Vibra Travels. The provision of care includes direct care along with the delegation and supervision of all nursing care in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act.Specific components of the Registered Nurse role include demonstrating clinical competence; managing patient care; improving quality of care; establishing professional relationships and utilizing professional skills; fulfilling responsibilities of the role of the hospital; and developing clinical expertise per specialty.

Position Supervisory Responsibilties:

Supervises the following positions: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Aides and Techs.

Location Details

Say hello to Des Moines, IA, where friendly faces, craft coffee, and skyline sunsets come standard! This capital city combines small-town charm with big-city perks — think trendy downtown eateries, scenic riverfront trails, buzzing farmers markets, and a surprisingly hip arts scene. Whether you’re into biking, brewery-hopping, or just enjoying a chill, affordable lifestyle between shifts, Des Moines delivers. It’s clean, it’s cool, and it’s calling your name — come see why travel clinicians love Des Moines!

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year as Registered Nurse required, but may vary by client and setting
• Recent acute care experience required; LTAC experience preferred
• ICU, Med Surg and Telemetry experience strongly preferred
• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment required.
• Current, valid, and active driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel using publicly available air and ground transportation.

Certificates, Licensures, Registrations

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification from a Vibra Travels-approved vendor required, AHA preferred and required by some clients.
• Additional certifications may be required by some clients.

Vibra follows federal and state requirements for vaccinations, vaccination offerings, and disease screening. Some states and locations may have different vaccine or screening requirements.

To find out more information or check out our website at https://www.vibratravels.com

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