Travel or Local LTAC RN Job in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA, 50314, USA
- Healthcare
- Long Term Acute Care
- Registered Nurse
- LTAC RN
Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurses (LTAC RNs) provide specialized care to critically ill patients, managing complex medical equipment and treatments. They collaborate closely with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans ensuring patient stability and recovery. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient monitoring, and supervising clinical support staff during night shifts.
Long Term Acute Care RNs (LTAC RNs) provide quality patient care during the patient assessment, intervention, and evaluation process. LTAC RNs collaborate with all members of a patient's healthcare team to formulate a care plan that ensures optimum outcomes and continuity of care. LTAC RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- LTAC RNs are responsible for dispensing medications, chest tubes, ventilators, wound vacs, critical care IV Drips, feeding tubes, and central lines
- Monitor, implement and evaluate the status of the patient
- Give guidance and supervision to clinical support staff




