Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC | Day Shift

HealthForce Healthcare; Ohio; On-site; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive travel pay

Day shift

Direct recruiter support

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks an experienced Travel RN for LTAC in Columbia, MO. You will deliver specialized care to medically complex adults in a hospital-affiliated LTAC unit on day shifts.

You will monitor patients, administer therapies, coordinate with physicians and families, and ensure safe discharge planning. A strong background in ICU/PCU, LTAC, and EHR documentation is essential, with active Missouri or compact license and BLS; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Missouri or valid Compact/multi-state license.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA preferred).
• ACLS strongly recommended; LTAC/CCRN/PCCN preferred.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Acute care/ICU/PCU/LTAC experience with medically complex patients.
• Proficiency with inpatient EHR and telemetry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and monitor vital signs and labs.
• Administer medications, manage central lines, and oversee IV therapies.
• Provide advanced wound and ostomy care.
• Manage telemetry, airway maintenance, and post-acute interventions.
• Coordinate discharge planning with physicians, therapists, case managers and families.
• Document in the EHR in real time.
• Educate patients and caregivers on regimens and post-discharge expectations.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Inpatient EHR platforms

Job description

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.

Location

Columbia, MO

Pay

$1,737.00 / week

Job Type

Full-time, Travel Contract

Shift

Day Shift (12-hour shifts)

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