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

Join our healthcare team as an LTAC Registered Nurse (RN) in Memphis, Tennessee, and provide compassionate care to patients with complex, extended acute-care needs. In this rewarding 13-week travel nursing assignment, you will deliver comprehensive bedside nursing, support rehabilitation-focused care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote safe, positive outcomes. Located in the vibrant 38104 area, Memphis offers a welcoming mix of culture, music, local dining, parks, and convenient access to the city's many attractions.

LTAC Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Memphis, Tennessee 38104
• Healthcare Setting: Long-term acute care hospital (LTAC)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Position Type: On-site travel nursing assignment

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Tennessee
• At least 2 years of recent bedside clinical nursing experience
• Recent ICU or critical care nursing experience highly preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care for patients with complex and extended acute-care needs
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, time management, and delegation skills

LTAC Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Support patient participation in rehabilitation-focused care and promote progress toward individualized goals.
• Identify patient and family education needs and provide clear teaching related to diagnoses, treatment, safety, and discharge planning.
• Initiate discharge planning from admission and coordinate care with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Communicate changes in patient condition and other pertinent information to providers, charge nurses, and members of the care team.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care updates accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants while delegating appropriately.
• Promote patient and staff safety through safe handling practices, infection prevention, hazard awareness, and adherence to nursing policies.
• Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, maintain unit readiness, and contribute to a collaborative care environment.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation when requested and pursue ongoing professional development.

Apply now to advance your nursing career with this LTAC travel nurse opportunity in Memphis, Tennessee.

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