Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC (Night Shift)

HealthForce Healthcare; Michigan; On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for our LTAC unit in Columbia, MO on the night shift. You will provide specialized care for medically complex, high-acuity adults and coordinate discharge planning with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires ADN with BSN preferred, Missouri RN license or Compact/NLC, and BLS certification. ACLS and LTAC/critical care certs are a plus. This is a full-time travel contract with flexible night shifts.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Active, unencumbered Missouri RN license (or Compact/NLC).
• BLS required; ACLS preferred; LTAC/critical care cert preferred.
• Inpatient RN experience with medically complex patients.
• Strong assessment, IV, wound care, telemetry skills.
• Night shift availability and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document vital signs and labs in the EHR.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and wound/ostomy care.
• Monitor telemetry and escalate changes to physicians.
• Care for ventilated or tracheostomy patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and educate families on care plans and discharge goals.

Skills

Vital signs

IV therapy

Telemetry

Wound care

Ventilator care

Tracheostomy care

Night shift flexibility

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR experience

Job description

Location: Columbia, MO

Pay: $1,824.30 / week

Shift: Night Shift (Flexible Schedule)

Job Type: Full-time, Travel Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Travel Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) team in Columbia, MO on the night shift. In this role, you will provide specialized care for medically complex, high‑acuity adults requiring extended recovery. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, therapists, and case managers to manage complex treatments, observe clinical trends, and drive safe discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document vital signs, lab results, and response to therapies in the EHR
• Administer medications, IV therapies, infusions, and specialized wound or ostomy care
• Monitor telemetry and clinical trends; promptly elevate changes in condition to physicians
• Manage complex patient needs, including care for ventilated or tracheostomy patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients/families on care plans and discharge goals

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: ADN required; BSN preferred
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered RN license in the state of Missouri (or active Compact/NLC license)
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (Required)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Recommended)
  • LTAC or Critical Care Certification (Preferred)
• Experience:
  • Inpatient RN experience in acute or post‑acute settings with medically complex patients
  • Strong clinical assessment, IV therapy, wound care, and telemetry skills
  • Experience with mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy care (Preferred)
  • Proven ability to work night shifts with high flexibility

Work Environment

Hospital‑affiliated LTAC unit with a steady to high‑acuity pace. Work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary care team with electronic health record documentation.