Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care - $1,715 per week
Job ID: 1507149 | Posted title: Long Term Acute Care - LTAC RN - Travel Nurse
About the role
TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Long Term Acute Care position in Lagrange, Georgia. Specialty: Long Term Acute Care; Discipline: RN; Start Date: 11/14/2026; Duration: 13 weeks; 36 hours per week; Shift: 12 hours, days; Employment Type: Travel. We're looking for Registered Nurses (RNs) for an immediate travel opening in an LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care) facility in Lagrange, GA. The right RN should have at least 1 year of recent experience in a Long-Term Acute Care or similar high acuity setting. As an RN in LTAC, you will care for patients with serious medical conditions who require extended hospital-level care. These patients often have complex needs such as ventilator support, wound care, or post-ICU recovery. You will be responsible for providing direct nursing care, monitoring patients' conditions, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery and discharge planning.
Responsibilities
- Perform head-to-toe assessments and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Administer IV medications, manage central lines, and monitor vital signs and lab results
- Provide ventilator and tracheostomy care, as well as advanced wound management
- Collaborate with respiratory therapists, physicians, and case managers for ongoing treatment plans
- Support patients with mobility, hygiene, and nutritional needs
- Supervise LPNs and CNAs, ensuring proper patient care delivery
- Adhere to strict infection control protocols and facility safety standards
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and communicate patient status updates
- Document all care activities and interventions accurately and in real time
- Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharge planning
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a Long-Term Acute Care or similar high acuity setting
- Current BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- Eligible for state licensure