Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC | Day Shift

HealthForce Healthcare; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive travel pay

Day shift

Fast-track credentialing

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for LTAC in Columbia, MO, delivering specialized care to medically complex adults on an LTAC unit. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to monitor trends, manage therapies, and ensure safe discharge planning.

The Day Shift (12-hour shifts) offers fast-track credentialing and recruiter support. Expect competitive weekly pay of $1,737, extensive collaboration with physicians and therapists, and a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• RN license active in Missouri or multi-state compact (eNLC)
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA preferred)
• ACLS certification strongly recommended
• LTAC/CCRN/PCCN certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments; monitor vital signs and labs
• Administer medications; manage central lines and IV therapies/infusions
• Provide advanced wound care, dressing and ostomy care
• Manage telemetry, airway maintenance and post-acute care interventions
• Coordinate discharge planning with physicians, therapists, case managers and families
• Maintain real-time documentation in the EHR
• Educate patients and caregivers on medications, disease management and post-discharge expectations

Skills

IV therapy

Telemetry

Family communication

Care coordination

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated

Location: Columbia, MO

Pay: $1,737.00 / week

Job Type: Full-time, Travel Contract

Shift: Day Shift (12-hour shifts)

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - LTAC for an immediate Day Shift opening in Columbia, MO. In this role, you will deliver specialized care to medically complex adults requiring extended hospitalization within a hospital-affiliated Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) unit. Working as a vital member of an interdisciplinary clinical team, you will monitor acute trends, administer complex therapies, and support safe discharge transitions for high-acuity patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, monitor vital signs and diagnostic labs, and identify subtle clinical changes
• Administer medications, manage central lines, and oversee complex IV therapies/infusions according to physician orders
• Provide advanced wound care, dressing management, and ostomy care
• Manage telemetry, airway maintenance, and specialized post-acute care interventions
• Collaborate daily with physicians, therapists, case managers, and families to refine individualized care plans and coordinate discharge planning
• Maintain precise, real-time clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication regimens, disease management, and post-discharge expectations

Requirements & Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• RN License: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Missouri or valid Compact/eNLC multistate license
• BLS: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (AHA preferred)
• ACLS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification strongly recommended
• Specialty certifications in LTAC, Critical Care (CCRN), or Progressive Care (PCCN) preferred

Education & Experience

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Clinical Experience: Prior acute care, ICU, PCU/Stepdown, or LTAC inpatient nursing experience managing medically complex patients
• Strong background in coordinated care planning, IV therapy, telemetry, and family communication
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy care is highly valued
• Proficiency with inpatient EHR platforms

Work Environment

• Hospital-affiliated LTAC unit featuring high clinical collaboration and dedicated multidisciplinary support
• Fast-paced environment blending critical care intervention with post-acute recovery

Why Apply?

• Competitive travel compensation package ($1,737.00/week)
• Desirable day shift schedule
• Fast-track credentialing and direct recruiter support