Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care - $1,890 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Jackson, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

LTAC Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract | Day Shift in Jackson, Mississippi

Apply now for a 13-week LTAC travel nursing contract in Jackson, Mississippi, providing compassionate care to medically complex patients on 12-hour day shifts. Join a collaborative long-term acute care team supporting rehabilitation, recovery, and safe transitions of care. Located in Mississippi’s welcoming capital city, Jackson offers Southern hospitality, rich cultural heritage, and convenient access to local dining, arts, and outdoor experiences.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Jackson, Mississippi
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680–$1,770
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour day shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Openings: 2

LTAC Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license applicable to Mississippi practice
• Minimum of 2 years of acute bedside nursing experience
• Previous long-term acute care (LTAC), stepdown, or progressive care unit (PCU) experience highly preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care to medically complex patients and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments within required timeframes and develop individualized plans of care.
• Deliver, evaluate, and document patient care using the nursing process.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and communicate pertinent information to appropriate care team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and provide timely updates regarding patient progress and care needs.
• Support patient rehabilitation goals through education, encouragement, and compassionate clinical care.
• Initiate discharge planning upon admission and provide patient and family education in preparation for transition to the next level of care.
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and orienting staff.
• Promote patient and workplace safety by following infection prevention, safe-handling, fall-prevention, and environmental safety practices.
• Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, and help maintain efficient unit operations.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to support quality outcomes and continuity of care.
• Assume charge responsibilities after completion of orientation when requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and perform other duties within the scope of the Registered Nurse role.

Apply now for this LTAC travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Jackson, Mississippi, and join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #530122. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: LTAC

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