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

Healthforce; United States; On-site; USD 86,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthforce in Columbia, MO is seeking a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a hospital-affiliated LTAC unit. This night-shift position focuses on caring for medically complex adults, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and supporting discharge planning.

The ideal candidate holds a Missouri RN license (or Compact), ADN/BSN, and BLS; ACLS/PCCN/CCRN are preferred. Travel flexibility and strong EHR skills are essential for success on this contract.

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN from accredited program.
• Current, unencumbered RN license in Missouri or Compact/NLC.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS and CCRN/PCCN preferred.
• Previous inpatient RN experience with medically complex patients.
• Proficiency in IV therapy, wound care, telemetry, and EHR documentation.
• Willingness to travel and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor vital signs, labs, telemetry for high-acuity patients.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, infusions, wound and ostomy care.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers and families to update care plans and discharge strategies.
• Document patient status in the EHR and escalate changes per protocol.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, medications and post-discharge expectations.

Skills

IV therapy

Telemetry monitoring

Wound care

EHR documentation

Patient education

Travel nursing flexibility

Night shift adaptability

Education

ADN or BSN from accredited program

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Location: Columbia, MO

Weekly Pay: $1,800 / week

Shift: Night Shift (Flexible travel contract)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) to join our dedicated team in Columbia, MO. This night-shift role centers on providing specialized ongoing care for medically complex adults. You will work within a hospital-affiliated LTAC unit to closely monitor patient trends, manage complex clinical needs, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and support safe discharge planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Assessment: Assess and monitor vital signs, lab results, telemetry, and response to therapies for high-acuity, medically complex patients.

• Clinical Interventions: Administer medications, manage IV therapy/infusions, and perform advanced wound care, dressing changes, and ostomy care.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, and families to update care plans and execute smooth discharge strategies.

• Documentation & Safety: Accurately track patient status in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), promptly escalating changes in clinical status per protocol.

• Patient & Family Education: Guide patients and their support systems on care plans, medication management, and post-discharge expectations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Licensure:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of Missouri (or active Compact/NLC license).

Certifications:

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.

• Preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and specialized LTAC or Critical Care certifications (CCRN, PCCN).

Experience & Skills:

• Required: Previous inpatient RN experience in acute or post-acute settings handling medically complex patients.

• Required: Demonstrated proficiency in IV therapy, wound care, telemetry monitoring, and EHR documentation.

• Preferred: Direct experience with ventilated patients, tracheostomy care, and complex care coordination.

• Flexibility: Strong adaptability to travel contracts and dedicated night-shift coverage.

Work Environment

• Setting: Hospital-affiliated LTAC unit operating in a steady, high-acuity environment.

• Schedule: Night shifts with potential weekend coverage based on facility rotating schedules.