Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC | Day Shift

Location: Columbia, MO

Pay: $1,737.00 / week

Job Type: Full-time, Travel Contract

Shift: Day Shift (12-hour shifts)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC for an immediate Day Shift opening in Columbia, MO. In this role, you will deliver specialized care to medically complex adults requiring extended hospitalization within a hospital-affiliated Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) unit.

Working as a vital member of an interdisciplinary clinical team, you will monitor acute trends, administer complex therapies, and support safe discharge transitions for high-acuity patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, monitor vital signs and diagnostic labs, and identify subtle clinical changes.
• Administer medications, manage central lines, and oversee complex IV therapies/infusions according to physician orders.
• Provide advanced wound care, dressing management, and ostomy care.
• Manage telemetry, airway maintenance, and specialized post-acute care interventions.
• Collaborate daily with physicians, therapists, case managers, and families to refine individualized care plans and coordinate discharge planning.
• Maintain precise, real-time clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication regimens, disease management, and post-discharge expectations.

Requirements & Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• RN License: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Missouri or valid Compact/eNLC multistate license.
• BLS: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (AHA preferred).
• ACLS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification strongly recommended.
• Specialty certifications in LTAC, Critical Care (CCRN), or Progressive Care (PCCN) preferred.

Education & Experience

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Clinical Experience: Prior acute care, ICU, PCU/Stepdown, or LTAC inpatient nursing experience managing medically complex patients.
• Strong background in coordinated care planning, IV therapy, telemetry, and family communication.
• Experience with mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy care is highly valued.
• Proficiency with inpatient EHR platforms.

Work Environment

• Hospital-affiliated LTAC unit featuring high clinical collaboration and dedicated multidisciplinary support.
• Fast-paced environment blending critical care intervention with post-acute recovery.

Why Apply?

• Competitive travel compensation package ($1,737.00/week).
• Desirable day shift schedule.
• Fast-track credentialing and direct recruiter support.