RN – Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) - 0604 JK #1

RN – Long Term Acute Care (LTAC)

Location: Joplin, Missouri

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Compensation:

• Local Rate: $1,400 – $1,620 weekly
• Traveler Rate: $1,700 – $1,900 weekly

Schedule:

• Day Shift
• 3 x 12-Hour Shifts

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care in a Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting. The RN will manage medically complex patients requiring extended recovery, including those with chronic and critical conditions.

Requirements

• Active Missouri RN License required
• BLS (AHA) Certification required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required

Required Skills & Experience

• Complex Medical and Chronic Condition Management
• IV Therapy and Medication Administration
• Wound Care and Specialized Treatments
• Patient Monitoring and Assessment
• Emergency Response and Critical Thinking
• Care Plan Development and Implementation
• Discharge Planning and Patient Education
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Accurate Clinical Documentation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to LTAC patients with complex medical needs
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and prescribed treatments
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes or emergencies
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to develop treatment plans
• Educate patients and families regarding care and recovery
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care

For more details reach at jknox@navitashealth.com