Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
Springfield, MO
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC Night Shift | Travel Nurse – Springfield, MO (65804)

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC night shift in Springfield, Missouri. 13-week contract starting May 4, 2026; BLS and ACLS required. Join a collaborative long-term acute care nursing team providing high-quality, extended patient care in the Springfield, MO area.

Job Details

• Location: Springfield, MO 65804 (Springfield, Missouri)
• Setting: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) – long-term acute care nurse role
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse)
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (3x12-hour shifts/week) – Night Shift RN
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 – $2,010

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the United States
• BLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• Minimum of 2 years recent bedside clinical experience as an RN
• Experience in LTAC, long-term acute care, or similar acute care settings preferred

Preferred Skills (LTAC / Acute Care)

• Experience with ventilator care, tracheostomy care, and complex wound management preferred
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient education skills
• Previous night shift or charge experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission and develop individualized LTAC care plans
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate
• Supervise and direct Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees as needed
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in a timely manner
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and contribute to patient rehabilitation and discharge planning from day of admission
• Promote patient and employee safety by following hospital safety policies and procedures
• Communicate changes in patient status to the care team and seek consultation when necessary
• Maintain a positive, efficient work environment through teamwork and effective communication
• Assume charge responsibilities as needed after orientation (night shift RN duties)

Why Join Our Team

• Work as a travel nurse in Springfield, Missouri — a welcoming community with parks and a strong healthcare network
• Competitive weekly pay for LTAC nursing
• Supportive, collaborative LTAC team environment with opportunities to use and grow acute care skills

Apply now to join our LTAC team as a Registered Nurse (RN) on the night shift in Springfield, MO. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact in long-term acute care nursing.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.