Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care - $2,043 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) position in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a 13‑week travel assignment requiring 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts. Specialty: Long Term Acute Care; Discipline: RN; Employment Type: Travel.

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 one year of recent RN experience in a Long‑Term Acute Care or similar high‑acuity setting
• Current BLS certification
• Eligibility for Wisconsin RN licensure (or ability to obtain)
• ACLS certification
• At least two years of experience (as indicated in the requirements)
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12‑hour nights
• Hours per week: 36 hours