GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) | Night Shift Contract in Pittsburgh, PA
Seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a 13-week LTAC contract in Pittsburgh, PA, caring for medically complex patients on 12-hour night shifts.
Join a collaborative nursing team providing high-quality bedside care in a long-term acute care setting. This on-site Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN with ICU experience who is committed to patient safety, rehabilitation, patient education, and positive clinical outcomes.
Located in Pittsburgh’s vibrant Oakland neighborhood, this Pennsylvania travel nursing opportunity offers access to a dynamic medical and academic community, convenient urban amenities, and the culture and attractions of one of the state’s most welcoming cities.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Acute Care
- Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
- Healthcare Setting: On-site Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) environment
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 3 shifts per week
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- Anticipated Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890–$1,990
- Openings: 3
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
- Minimum of two years of bedside clinical nursing experience
- Previous ICU nursing experience required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical documentation skills
- Ability to work night shifts and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
LTAC Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within the required timeframe and develop individualized plans of care for medically complex patients.
- Provide direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Monitor changes in patient condition and communicate pertinent information promptly to physicians, charge nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Support rehabilitation goals, patient and family education, discharge planning, and preparation for transitions in care.
- Document assessments, nursing interventions, patient responses, and care updates accurately and in a timely manner.
- Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to nursing support personnel.
- Promote patient and staff safety by following infection prevention, safe patient handling, workplace safety, and hospital procedures.
- Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, and help ensure the availability and appropriate use of supplies and equipment.
- Contribute to a calm, respectful, team-oriented environment for patients, families, and colleagues.
- Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation when requested and participate in ongoing professional development.
Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join a dedicated LTAC healthcare team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #528531. 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
About GHR Healthcare
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uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
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