TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
We're looking for Registered Nurses (RNs) for an immediate travel opening in an LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care) facility in Augusta, GA.
The right RN should have at least 1 year of recent experience in a Long-Term Acute Care or similar high acuity setting. Read below for more requirements.
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.
As an RN, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- 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
The ideal candidate must have at least one year of experience as an RN in a Long-Term Acute Care setting. Additionally, they should possess a current BLS certification and be eligible for State licensure. Additional certifications may be required.
RNs in LTAC should be adaptable, highly skilled in critical care practices, and passionate about supporting patients through complex and prolonged recovery.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.TotalMed Travel Job ID #1351102. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Long Term Acute Care - LTAC RN - Travel Nurse
About TNAA TotalMed RN
TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
