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

HealthForce Healthcare; North Carolina; On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking an experienced Travel RN to join our LTAC team in Columbia, MO on the night shift. You will provide care for medically complex patients and work with an interdisciplinary team to manage treatments and discharge planning.

The ideal candidate has ADN with BSN preferred, MO RN license or Compact, BLS required, ACLS recommended, and experience with ventilator or tracheostomy care. This travel contract offers night shifts and a dynamic, hospital-based environment.

Qualifications

• Education: ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Licensure: Active Missouri RN license or Compact/NLC.
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS recommended; LTAC or Critical Care cert preferred.
• Experience: Inpatient RN in acute/post-acute with medically complex patients.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

IV therapy

Telemetry

Wound care

Ventilator care

Tracheostomy care

Night shift

Team collaboration

Education

ADN required

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Ventilator management systems

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

Location: Columbia, MO

Pay

Pay: $1,824.30 / week

Shift

Shift: Night Shift (Flexible Schedule)

Job Type

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 escal...
• 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.