Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
Memphis, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC Travel Assignment in Memphis, TN | 13-week travel RN opportunity, 12-hour day shifts, weekly pay $1,770–$1,870. Join a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) nursing team focused on complex care and patient recovery in Memphis, Tennessee.

Job Details

• Location: Memphis, TN 38104 (Memphis, Tennessee travel nursing job)
• Assignment Type: Travel RN – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) / acute care nursing
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks (travel nursing assignment)
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770 – $1,870
• Employment Type: W2 (travel nurse employment)

Job Requirements (Registered Nurse / RN)

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or a current compact state license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification – required prior to first shift
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification – required prior to first shift
• Minimum of 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience; critical care or ICU experience highly desired
• Experience with LTAC patient population preferred (ventilator management, tracheostomy care, wound care)
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) such as Epic or Cerner preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all LTAC patients within 8 hours of admission and develop individualized care plans
• Provide complex, skilled nursing care for long-term acute care patients, including monitoring ventilators and managing tracheostomies when applicable
• Identify teaching needs and goals for patients and families; provide education and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly in the EMR
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs, care coordination, and discharge planning to support successful transitions of care
• Communicate changes in patient status to the care team to ensure continuity, safety, and high-quality outcomes
• Supervise and provide direction to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
• Promote and maintain a safe environment by adhering to hospital safety policies, infection control, and LTAC protocols
• Contribute to a positive team environment, engage in ongoing professional development, and support quality improvement initiatives

Why Memphis?

• Located in the heart of Memphis (38104), enjoy access to world-famous music venues, historic sites, diverse dining, and an active arts scene
• Advance your nursing career with travel RN and LTAC nursing opportunities in Tennessee
• Work in a supportive environment focused on patient safety, staff well-being, and professional growth

Apply now to join our LTAC nursing team in Memphis, TN. This travel nursing job is ideal for RNs with acute care or ICU experience looking for meaningful work in long-term acute care. Join our healthcare team today and make a difference in patient recovery!

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