Travel Long Term Acute Care RN - $1,890 per week

About the role

Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse (RN) position in an inpatient setting. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients in a specialized facility, emphasizing patient safety, individualized care planning, and promoting recovery and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Perform a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission, forming the basis for individualized care plans.
• Identify teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to establish goals.
• Provide timely updates on patient information and status for team conferences.
• Ensure accurate, succinct, and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record in accordance with policy.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on the assigned unit.
• Manage direct patient care using the nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care with a focus on education and safety.
• Initiate discharge planning from the day of admission and provide patient teaching in anticipation of discharge.
• Communicate pertinent patient status changes to ensure continuity of care and safety, including informing physicians and team members.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel, delegating appropriately.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety following hospital and nursing policies.
• Contribute positively to the team environment by providing calm direction and reassurance to staff, patients, and families.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and clinical training needs.
• Provide cost-effective care while promoting quality patient outcomes, monitoring supplies and charges.
• Assume charge responsibility following orientation as requested.
• Identify opportunities for professional growth and pursue ongoing development through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities to meet patient needs effectively.
• Perform additional duties as requested.

Requirements

• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS certification required prior to first shift (CIRH only).
• Minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience.
• 0 years of experience required.

Schedule

• Nights shift, 12 hours per shift.
• Minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Duration: 13 weeks.
• Start Date: 09/07/2026.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit/free checking.
• Unlimited free CE credits.

Pay

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.