Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,243/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingLong Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Pay
Description
Join a rewarding travel nursing opportunity as a Registered Nurse in a long-term acute care (LTAC) setting in Des Moines, Iowa. This Des Moines healthcare job offers the chance to care for medically complex patients while working alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team in a city known for its welcoming community, vibrant downtown, and easy access to parks, dining, and cultural attractions.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Setting: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours per Week: 36
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 - $2,100
- Location: Des Moines, Iowa
- Start Date: ASAP
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
- Minimum of 2 years of bedside clinical experience in acute care, med-surg, or LTAC nursing
- BLS certification required prior to first shift
- ACLS certification required prior to first shift
- Strong communication, assessment, and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, patient-centered healthcare environment
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care for medically complex patients
- Provide patient and family education based on identified health care needs
- Communicate patient status updates to the interdisciplinary care team to support continuity of care
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly in the medical record
- Participate in rehabilitation programming and interdisciplinary team conferences
- Initiate discharge planning and teaching from the day of admission
- Supervise and support ancillary nursing personnel as needed
- Promote a safe, organized, and positive LTAC care environment
- Contribute to strong team collaboration and quality patient outcomes
Apply now for this LTAC Registered Nurse travel job in Des Moines, Iowa and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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Des Moines, IA
About
Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city. Located on the Des Moines River in the south-central part of the state, it offers Midwestern charm and a wide range of attractions. Over 800 miles of biking trails and countless others for walking, running or hiking draw outdoor enthusiasts. Just southwest of downtown is Gray's Lake Park, with a 1.9-mile trail that circles the lake, a designated beach area for swimming and boat rentals for those wanting to take out canoes and sailboats. Des Moines is also a wonderful fishing spot for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Downtown Historic Court hosts the local farmers' market, one of the best in the country, with vendors from more than 50 Iowa counties selling everything from handcrafted items and flowers to fresh produce, cheeses and meats, and live entertainment while browsing.
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