Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse based in the specified location. This role involves providing patient care utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies. The nurse will demonstrate critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership skills to ensure the safe delivery of care, maintaining clinical competencies through continuing education.
Job Details
- Position Description: The LTAC/Telemetry Registered Nurse holds shift accountability for providing care to patients by utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for safe delivery of care; maintains clinical competencies through continuing education; delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of the staff available; provides direction and supervision of assigned personnel delivering patient care.
- Facility Requirements: Must have ACLS and BLS certifications (Must be through the American Heart Association). Must have vent/trach experience, knowledge of central lines, and preferred wound care experience. Must have Tennessee RN or multi-state compact RN license.
- Certifications: ACLS & BLS certifications (American Heart Association) attached to submission.
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Patient ratios can be 6-1. Submission must follow the specified template; submittals without will be rejected.
- Required Qualifications: Valid ACLS (American Heart Association) and BLS (American Heart Association) certifications, vent/trach experience, knowledge of central lines, Tennessee RN or multi-state compact RN license, 1 year of clinical experience, and the specified schedule.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1326145. 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: Registered Nurse / Long Term Acute Care
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus