About the role
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.