Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

LTAC Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Jobs – 13-Week Contract in Des Moines, Iowa

Join a collaborative long-term acute care (LTAC) team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Des Moines, Iowa. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced bedside RN with recent critical care experience who is passionate about caring for medically complex patients, supporting rehabilitation goals, and delivering safe, high-quality patient care. Des Moines offers a welcoming community, excellent parks and cultural attractions, and the convenience of a vibrant state capital with a comfortable Midwestern atmosphere.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Specialty: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Nursing
• Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070–$2,180
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Healthcare Setting: On-site long-term acute care and rehabilitation environment

LTAC Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Iowa
• At least two years of bedside clinical nursing experience
• Recent critical care nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members

LTAC RN Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within eight hours of admission and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Support patients’ medical, functional, educational, and rehabilitation goals through a positive and encouraging approach.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate pertinent information to the appropriate care team members.
• Document assessments, nursing interventions, patient responses, and progress accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and provide meaningful updates regarding patient status and care needs.
• Initiate discharge planning and provide patient and family education to support a safe transition of care.
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Promote patient and staff safety by following infection prevention, safe handling, environmental safety, and facility policies.
• Prioritize daily activities, use resources effectively, and collaborate with nursing leadership to support quality patient outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation when requested and pursue ongoing professional development.

Apply now for this LTAC Registered Nurse travel contract in Des Moines, Iowa, and join a dedicated healthcare team caring for medically complex patients.

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.