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

HealthForce Healthcare; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 4,095,000 - 4,550,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) to join our LTAC team in Columbia, MO on the night shift. You will provide specialized care for medically complex adults and collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers.

The role requires ADN with Missouri RN licensure (or compact license), BLS certification, and flexibility for night hours; ACLS and LTAC/CCCF certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Missouri or a valid Compact/NLC license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification recommended.
• Experience with medically complex patients in LTAC or critical care settings.
• Strong assessment, IV therapy, wound care and telemetry skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document vital signs, labs, and responses to therapies.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, infusions, and wound/ostomy care.
• Monitor telemetry and clinical trends; escalate changes to physicians as needed.
• Care for ventilated or tracheostomy patients when required.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients and families on care plans and discharge goals.

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable

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 escalat 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.