Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care - $2,293 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

LTAC Registered Nurse (Travel Contract) – St. Louis, Missouri

Travel LTAC Registered Nurse opportunity in St. Louis, Missouri, providing bedside care for patients with complex medical needs.

Join a dedicated long-term acute care team as a Registered Nurse and make a meaningful difference for patients managing complex medical needs. In this travel nursing role, you will provide comprehensive bedside care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and help patients progress toward their clinical and discharge goals. This on-site assignment is located in the St. Louis area, a welcoming Missouri community known for its green spaces, convenient amenities, and access to the region’s diverse dining, cultural, and entertainment attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse (LTAC RN)
• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Location: St. Louis area, Missouri
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040–$2,150
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: On-site long-term acute care hospital
• Openings: 3

LTAC Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Missouri
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience required; 2 years of bedside clinical experience highly desired
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift for applicable assignments
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members

Long-Term Acute Care RN Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within required admission timelines and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and communicate pertinent information promptly to the appropriate care team members.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, education, and outcomes accurately and timely in the medical record.
• Participate in rehabilitation-focused care and support patients in achieving established clinical and functional goals.
• Initiate discharge planning from admission and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers in preparation for a safe transition.
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and orienting staff.
• Promote patient and staff safety by following infection prevention, safe-handling, fall-prevention, and workplace safety practices.
• Prioritize care, manage time and resources effectively, and maintain a calm, supportive presence for patients, families, and colleagues.
• Assume charge responsibilities after orientation when requested and pursue ongoing professional development.

Apply now for this LTAC Registered Nurse travel contract in the St. Louis, Missouri area and join a team committed to high-quality patient care.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #532557. 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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