Travel RN – Long Term Acute Care

Sweetwater Care; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting with trach/vent experience. You will provide direct patient care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support rehab goals to improve patient independence and quality of life.

The role requires an RN license, a BSN/ASN, and 1–2 years of acute or respiratory nursing experience, including trach and ventilator care, plus BLS/ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN license in the applicable state.
• Associate or BSN degree required.
• Minimum 1–2 years in acute or respiratory nursing.
• Experience with trach and ventilator care required.
• BLS/ACLS certification; CRRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to LTAC patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.
• Manage patients with tracheostomy and ventilator support, including suctioning and monitoring.
• Assess conditions and develop care plans with physicians and therapists.
• Administer meds and treatments, monitor effects and side effects.
• Assist with ADLs and mobility; educate patients/families on rehab goals and discharge planning.
• Document accurately in electronic health records and participate in quality initiatives.

Skills

RN license

Tracheostomy care

Ventilator care

Acute care nursing

BLS/ACLS

CRRN preferred

Education

Associate or BSN

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) with Trach/Vent Experience

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in an Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospital setting. This role requires experience in caring for patients with tracheostomies and ventilators, alongside general rehab nursing duties. The RN will provide direct patient care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and support patients in regaining independence and improving quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.

• Manage patients with tracheostomy and ventilator support, including suctioning, monitoring, and emergency response.

• Assess patient conditions and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and therapists.

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, and monitor for effectiveness and side effects.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility support.

• Educate patients and families on rehabilitation goals, respiratory care, and discharge planning.

• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records.

• Collaborate with respiratory therapists and other specialists to ensure safe and effective ventilator management.

• Adhere to infection control protocols and hospital safety standards.

• Participate in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid RN license in the state of practice.

• Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in acute care or respiratory nursing.

• Experience with trach and ventilator care is required.

• BLS/ACLS certification required; CRRN preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• May involve lifting, transferring, and assisting patients with mobility.

• Rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.