Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
Tucson, AZ
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC Night Shift in Tucson, AZ. Seeking an experienced critical care / ICU RN for a 13-week travel nursing contract providing care for high-acuity patients in a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting. Apply now for this travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC / Long-Term Acute Care (Travel RN)
• Location: Tucson, AZ 85712 (Tucson healthcare jobs, Arizona travel nursing)
• Setting: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) – high-acuity, ventilator-dependent patients
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nursing Job)
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Night Shift – 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12 Hour Nights
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $2,020 – $2,130 (competitive pay for travel RNs)
• Openings: 3 positions available

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona or a valid Compact RN license (Arizona RN required before first shift)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required prior to first shift
• Minimum 2 years recent bedside clinical experience with ICU or critical care background
• Proven ICU experience and comfort managing ventilators and high-risk airways, including ET tubes
• Proficiency titrating critical drips (e.g., Propofol, Fentanyl, Levophed [norepinephrine], Precedex, Versed, Vasopressin)
• Experience with complex wound care and wound vac management
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning, and EMR documentation skills
• Weekend availability required
• Ability to work autonomously on night shift and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission and develop individualized LTAC care plans
• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate for high-acuity patients
• Manage ventilators, titrate drips per protocol, and monitor hemodynamic status for critical care patients
• Provide complex wound care, including wound vac application and maintenance
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely in the EMR
• Communicate changes in patient status to physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and safety
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs, weekly team conferences, and discharge planning from admission
• Supervise and support LPNs, CNAs, and orientees; delegate tasks and provide mentorship
• Promote a culture of safety, including safe patient handling, infection prevention, and hazard reporting
• Assume charge responsibilities after orientation as needed and engage in professional development

Why Tucson, AZ?

• Year-round sunshine, stunning desert landscapes, and easy access to outdoor recreation (hiking, parks, trails)
• Vibrant arts and culture scene with museums, galleries, and local festivals
• Enjoy Southwestern cuisine and a welcoming community—ideal for travel nurses and locum RNs
• Great base for Arizona travel nursing and healthcare careers in Southern Arizona

Apply now to be considered for this Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC night shift role in Tucson, AZ (85712). Advance your critical care nursing career with this travel nursing opportunity and join our healthcare team today.

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