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

HealthForce Healthcare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) unit in Columbia, MO, on the night shift. You will care for medically complex adults, collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers, and contribute to discharge planning.

The role is a full-time travel contract with a night schedule. The position requires ADN, MO RN license (or Compact/NLC), BLS, and ICU/post-acute experience; ACLS and LTAC certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• ADN is required; BSN preferred.
• Active, unencumbered RN license in MO or Compact/NLC.
• BLS is required; ACLS recommended; LTAC/critical care certification preferred.
• Inpatient RN experience in acute/post-acute with medically complex patients.
• Experience with ventilation and tracheostomy care preferred.
• Night shift availability with high flexibility.

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.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients/families on care plans and discharge goals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

IV therapy

Telemetry

Ventilator care

Night shift flexibility

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

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.

Location: Columbia, MO

Pay: $1,824.30 / week

Shift: Night Shift (Flexible Schedule)

Job Type: Full-time, Travel Contract

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.