Healthforce
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC | Day Shift
CA - Temporary to Full Time
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.
