Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care - $2,167 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

LTAC Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse Jobs – 13-Week Contract in Erie, Pennsylvania

Join our healthcare team as an LTAC Registered Nurse (RN) in Erie, Pennsylvania. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers 12-hour day shifts, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to provide compassionate care to patients recovering from critical illness in a long-term acute care setting. Erie is a welcoming waterfront community on Lake Erie, known for its scenic shoreline, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and accessible four-season lifestyle.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
• Healthcare Setting: Long-term acute care (LTAC)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
• Nursing Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Travel Nursing Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Openings: 2
• Work Arrangement: On-site

LTAC Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
• At least 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience
• Long-term acute care, critical illness recovery, rehabilitation, or comparable acute-care experience 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, documentation, and prioritization skills

Long-Term Acute Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments within the required timeframe and develop individualized plans of care
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor patient progress, recognize changes in condition, and communicate pertinent updates to the interdisciplinary care team
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and ongoing care accurately and promptly
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and contribute to rehabilitation and quality-outcome goals
• Initiate discharge planning and provide patient and family education in preparation for transition of care
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to nursing support staff
• Promote patient and staff safety through proper handling techniques, infection prevention, hazard awareness, and adherence to clinical policies
• Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, and support efficient LTAC unit operations
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation when requested and participate in ongoing professional development

Apply now for this LTAC Registered Nurse travel nursing opportunity in Erie, Pennsylvania, and make a meaningful impact on patients and families during their recovery.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #526063. 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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