Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
Milwaukee, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) | 13-Week Night Shift Travel Nursing Contract in Milwaukee, WI

Explore a rewarding LTAC Registered Nurse travel assignment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, caring for patients with complex medical needs on a 13-week night contract. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care, support rehabilitation goals, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote safety, recovery, and quality outcomes. Milwaukee offers an engaging urban setting with diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, cultural attractions, and convenient access to parks and lakefront activities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
• Schedule: Night shift, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Duration: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Setting: Long-term acute care and rehabilitation-focused patient care

LTAC Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Wisconsin
• Minimum two years of bedside clinical nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
• Strong assessment, communication, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within established timeframes and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and communicate pertinent information promptly to the appropriate care providers.
• Support patient rehabilitation goals and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers based on identified health care needs.
• Initiate discharge planning from admission and prepare patients and families for continued care after discharge.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care updates accurately and in a timely manner.
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and orienting staff.
• Promote patient and staff safety by following infection prevention, safe patient handling, fall prevention, and workplace safety practices.
• Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, and help ensure efficient use of staff, equipment, and supplies.
• Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment and assume charge responsibilities following orientation when requested.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as an LTAC Registered Nurse on this Milwaukee, Wisconsin travel nursing assignment.

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.