Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Danville, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Long-Term Acute Care(LTAC) Registered Nurse (RN)

The LTAC RN is a skilled and compassionate nursingprofessional responsible for delivering comprehensive care to patients withcomplex, long-term medical conditions. This role requires strong clinicaljudgment, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in afast-paced, high-acuity environment. The RN collaborates with physicians,interdisciplinary teams, and support staff to ensure safe, effective, andpatient-centered care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Apply the nursing process to assess, plan,implement, and evaluate care for patients with chronic, critical, and medicallycomplex conditions

· Conduct thorough patient assessments, includingvital signs, physical exams, health histories, and monitoring of invasive linesand devices

· Manage ventilator-dependent patients and provideadvanced respiratory care

· Administer medications, treatments, and IVtherapies as prescribed

· Monitor and document patient responses tointerventions and changes in condition

· Collaborate with healthcare providers to developand adjust individualized care plans

· Provide wound care, pain management, andmobility support for patients with extended recovery needs

· Educate patients and families on diseaseprocesses, medications, discharge instructions, and self-care

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation inthe electronic health record (EHR)

· Adhere to infection control, safety, and qualitystandards

· Respond promptly to emergencies such as rapiddeterioration, sepsis, or code situations

· Support patient advocacy and uphold patientrights and confidentiality

Minimum Requirements

· Current Registered Nurse License in the state ofpractice

· Minimum one year of professional nursingexperience; LTAC, ICU, or Med-Surg experience preferred

· Completion of Amergis' Competency Program (ifapplicable)

· Current BLS certification (ACLS stronglypreferred)

· Proficiency in managing ventilators,tracheostomies, and complex wound care

· TB screening and health clearance (as requiredby contract or regulation)

· Compliance with all federal, state, and localregulations

· Successful completion of new hire orientationand LTAC-specific training

· Understanding of patient confidentiality andHIPAA regulations

· Strong communication skills and proficiency inEnglish

· Basic computer literacy

· Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

· Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

· Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

· 401(k) savings plan

· Awards and recognition programs

Interested in learning more about pay rates? Please apply orreach out directly — we’d be happy to provide details based on your experienceand location.

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amergis Job ID #1063374. 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 Nurses Needed – Make a Difference When It Matters Most!

About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.