Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
Youngstown, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Explore a travel RN opportunity in Youngstown, Ohio, providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a long-term acute care (LTAC) setting. This 13-week Registered Nurse travel contract offers dedicated 12-hour night shifts, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to support patients with complex medical needs through skilled nursing care, patient education, rehabilitation, and coordinated discharge planning.

Located in the Mahoning Valley, Youngstown offers a welcoming community with convenient access to parks, local dining, cultural attractions, and larger metropolitan areas. This Ohio travel nursing job is an appealing opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking professional growth and an affordable, community-oriented lifestyle.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Location: Youngstown, Ohio
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holiday, as scheduled
• Healthcare Setting: On-site long-term acute care unit

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Ohio
• At least 1 year of professional bedside nursing experience required; 2 or more years of bedside clinical experience highly preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
• Demonstrated ability to care for patients with complex, chronic, and medically intensive conditions in an LTAC or comparable acute care setting
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, organization, and nursing documentation skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members

LTAC Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments for patients upon admission and throughout the plan of care.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and update individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs and clinical outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care while supporting rehabilitation goals, patient safety, comfort, and quality outcomes.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate significant changes promptly to the appropriate members of the care team.
• Document assessments, nursing interventions, patient responses, and ongoing care accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and provide meaningful updates regarding patient progress and goals.
• Initiate discharge planning from admission and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers in preparation for transition of care.
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Promote safe patient handling, infection prevention, fall prevention, and a safe clinical environment.
• Prioritize care activities, manage time effectively, maintain necessary supplies, and support efficient LTAC unit operations.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities following orientation when requested and participate in ongoing professional development.

Apply now for this LTAC travel RN contract in Youngstown, Ohio, and join a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

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