Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
Jackson, MS
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel RN – LTAC in Jackson, MS (39202). 8–13 week assignment, day shifts, competitive weekly pay $1,660–$1,750. Join a dedicated Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) team and help patients through rehabilitation and recovery in Jackson, Mississippi.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel nursing assignment in a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting in Jackson, Mississippi. This LTAC nurse role is ideal for RNs with acute bedside clinical experience who want to make a meaningful impact in patient rehabilitation and recovery while enjoying Jackson's southern hospitality. This travel nursing job is located in ZIP code 39202 and supports a collaborative care team in a rehabilitation-focused facility.

Key Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC / Travel Nurse
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660 - $1,750
• Location: Jackson, MS 39202 (Jackson, Mississippi travel nursing job)
• Assignment Duration: 8–13 weeks
• Shift: Day shifts, 12 hours
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel
• Start Date: ASAP

Required Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of acute bedside clinical experience (LTAC, Stepdown, or PCU experience highly desired)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills for long-term acute care patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous LTAC or rehabilitation nursing experience
• Stepdown, PCU, or critical care background
• Experience functioning as charge nurse or supervising ancillary staff

Responsibilities (LTAC / Travel Nurse)

• Provide high-quality nursing care in a long-term acute care setting following individualized nursing care plans
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission and develop and implement individualized care plans
• Supervise and provide direction to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees
• Participate in rehabilitation programs and deliver direct patient care focused on recovery and discharge readiness
• Identify patient and family teaching needs and set measurable teaching goals
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in a timely manner
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching at admission to support smooth transitions of care
• Communicate changes in patient status to the interdisciplinary care team to ensure continuity and safety
• Promote patient and staff safety, contribute to unit efficiency, and support positive team building
• Assume charge responsibilities as requested after orientation and engage in professional growth and development

This travel nursing opportunity is a great fit for RNs seeking LTAC or rehabilitation nursing roles in Jackson, Mississippi. If you are an experienced Registered Nurse with acute care skills and a passion for patient recovery, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel RN – LTAC in Jackson, MS (39202). Explore travel nursing jobs and long-term acute care nurse roles with competitive pay and rewarding patient care.

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