```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) – North Carolina
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Location: North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 36 hours per week, night shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM), every other weekend required. 13-week contract available.
Highlights:
- Long-term acute care setting specializing in geriatric patient population with complex medical needs
- Night shift nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:40 with CNA support; two nurses on duty until 11 PM
- PointClickCare EMR system (experience required)
- 24-hour orientation with comprehensive hospital onboarding week
- No call requirement; no floating requirement
- Average daily census of 36 patients in a 40-bed unit with on-call physician support after hours
Requirements:
- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
- LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care) experience required
- PointClickCare EMR experience required
- Current BLS certification
- First-time travelers accepted with skilled nursing experience
- Comprehensive clinical skills including IV therapy, wound care, medication administration, catheter insertion, feeding tube management, respiratory care (BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen administration, nebulizer treatments), diabetes management, and ostomy care
- Proficiency in assessment skills: neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and skin assessments
- Experience with infection control, fall prevention, pain management, and patient safety protocols
- Knowledge of pharmacology including analgesics, antibiotics, anticoagulation therapy, and cardiac medications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Skilled nursing or rehabilitation center experience
- Previous charge nurse experience
- Community hospital, teaching hospital, or trauma center (Level I or II) experience
- Experience with central line care (PICC), wound VAC therapy, tracheostomy care, and suctioning
- Familiarity with neurological conditions including CVA, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and traumatic brain injury
- Orthopedic experience with total joint replacements and amputation care
- End-of-life and palliative care experience
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of geriatric patients requiring long-term acute care in a supportive team environment. With structured staffing ratios, comprehensive orientation, and no call or floating requirements, you'll have the stability and resources needed to deliver high-quality nursing care. Join a dedicated team committed to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and compassionate care for medically complex patients.
Additional Information:
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Pre-start online modules required (approximately 4-5 hours, non-billable)
- Interview required prior to offer
- Time-off requests: Up to 7 days may be approved (excludes holidays); must work 2 of 3 major holidays
- Local candidates welcome (rate differential may apply within 50 miles)
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