Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
Newport News, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Apply for a 13-week LTAC travel nursing contract in Newport News, Virginia. Join a collaborative bedside nursing team caring for medically complex patients while supporting rehabilitation goals and delivering safe, compassionate patient care.

Registered Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
• Location: Newport News, Virginia (ZIP 23601), in the Hampton Roads region, offering a welcoming and appealing setting for healthcare professionals to work and grow
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Work Setting: On-site, long-term acute care environment
• Position Availability: 1 opening

LTAC Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility to practice in Virginia
• Minimum of 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience
• Previous Progressive Care Unit (PCU), critical care, or step-down 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 clinical judgment, communication, organization, and prioritization skills
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care to medically complex patients and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive nursing assessment for each patient within the required admission timeframe and use findings to develop an individualized plan of care.
• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor patient progress, identify changes in condition, and promptly communicate relevant information to appropriate care team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and provide timely, accurate updates regarding patient status and care needs.
• Support rehabilitation goals and provide patient and family education based on identified health needs.
• Initiate discharge planning from admission and prepare patients and families for a safe transition of care.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and orienting staff.
• Promote patient and workplace safety by following clinical policies, using safe handling practices, identifying hazards, and reporting risks.
• Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, monitor supplies, and contribute to efficient, quality-focused LTAC unit operations.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after completing orientation when requested.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education.

Apply now for this Registered Nurse travel contract in Newport News, Virginia, and join a dedicated LTAC healthcare team.

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