Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Long Term Care position specializing in geriatric and post-acute patients, requiring a MS or compact RN license and LTAC experience.

Details

• Work in a 100-bed Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) facility
• Primary patient population consists of geriatric, short-term, post-acute, and trach patients
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:20 with nurse practitioner support on weekdays
• 12-hour night shifts with a rotating schedule including some weekends
• Ancillary assistance includes 9 staff on days and 7 on nights

Requirements

• Active MS or compact RN license required
• Minimum two years of LTAC experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required, but exceptional first-time travelers may be considered
• BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS preferred
• Experience in large facilities (400+ beds) or level 2 trauma experience strongly preferred

Additional Information

• Main responsibilities include caring for a high acuity, geriatric, and post-acute patient population
• Support team includes nurse practitioners and ancillary staff
• Comprehensive skills checklist and recent references covering the past year are required for consideration
• 12-week contract with a set night shift schedule
• First-time travelers may be screened if they demonstrate strong relevant experience