Travel LTAC Registered Nurse

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks an LTAC Registered Nurse in a travel capacity to deliver high-quality care to patients with long-term illnesses in LTAC settings.

The role emphasizes patient-centered treatment, safe medication administration, wound care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes. Travel RN duties include ongoing patient education and comprehensive documentation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license.
• Experience in acute and long-term patient care.
• Strong assessment and clinical judgment.
• Compassionate communication and patient advocacy.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong documentation and safety/compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions and develop/implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per clinical protocols.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and progress; report changes to the care team.
• Perform wound care and other advanced nursing tasks as needed.
• Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families on care, safety, and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with standards of care.

Skills

Active RN license

Acute and long-term patient care

Clinical judgment

Compassionate communication

Team collaboration

Documentation & safety/compliance

Job description

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

Provide high-quality nursing care to patients with long-term illnesses or injuries in an LTAC setting. Deliver compassionate, patient-centered treatment while supporting positive patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Key Duties

• Assess patient conditions and develop/implement individualized nursing care plans
• Administer medications and treatments per clinical protocols
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and progress; report changes to the care team
• Perform wound care and other advanced nursing tasks as needed
• Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Educate patients and families on care, safety, and treatment plans
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with standards of care

Qualifications & Skills

• Active RN license
• Experience or strong proficiency in acute and long-term patient care
• Critical thinking, clinical judgment, and strong assessment skills
• Compassionate communication and patient advocacy
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong documentation and attention to safety and compliance