RN LTAC
Bristol, Tennessee
Staffing partner
- Eligibility
- Acute CareCritical CareMedical/SurgicalNursing Management/Admin
- Shift
- Days
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Posted May 27
The work and the unit
- Specialty
- Acute Care · Critical Care · Medical/Surgical · Nursing Management/Admin
- Setting
- Ltach
Schedule and commitments
- Shift
- Days
- Term
- Travel
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- In range for Tennessee travel rolesTennessee travel postings that state pay run $1,730/week to $2,580/week, the middle half $1,860/week to $2,350/week, across 112 postings.
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN State licensure
What's around it?
Living costs about 14% below the US average
- Median rent
- $842/mo
- Household income
- $58,162/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
- Staffing partner
- TNAA Healthcare
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
We're looking for Registered Nurses (RNs) for an immediate travel opening in an LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care) facility in Bristol, TN. 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.
Pay: $1,879.64
Sourced from TNAA Healthcare’s careers page.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Travel Nursing depends on where your license works. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?