Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care - $2,016 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC Travel Nurse Job in Chicago, IL

Travel RN opportunity in Chicago, IL: Join a rewarding long-term acute care nursing assignment on Chicago’s West Side, just minutes from the city’s medical district and downtown amenities. This LTAC travel nurse role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while supporting patients who need skilled, compassionate care in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC
• Location: Chicago, IL 60607
• Setting: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Start Date: ASAP

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of bedside clinical experience
• BLS certification required prior to first shift
• ACLS certification required prior to first shift
• PCU or stepdown experience highly desired
• Strong documentation, prioritization, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, patient-centered environment

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission
• Develop and follow individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Provide timely updates for team conferences and re-evaluation meetings
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly
• Support patient rehabilitation through skilled direct care and patient education
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from day one
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the appropriate care team members
• Supervise and support ancillary nursing personnel as needed
• Promote safety, quality outcomes, and efficient use of supplies and resources
• Contribute to a positive unit culture through teamwork, professionalism, and calm leadership

Ready to advance your career in LTAC nursing? Apply now for this Registered Nurse travel assignment in Chicago, IL and join a healthcare team committed to quality patient care.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #514522. 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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