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

Seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for a 13-week LTAC contract in Bristol, Tennessee. Provide compassionate bedside care to patients with complex medical needs while working a consistent night-shift schedule with a collaborative long-term acute care team.

Join a supportive healthcare environment where your clinical expertise and patient-centered approach can make a meaningful impact. Bristol is a welcoming East Tennessee community known for its scenic Appalachian surroundings, vibrant cultural heritage, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

LTAC Registered Nurse Job Details

• Position: Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Bristol, Tennessee
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Openings: 2

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure eligible for practice in Tennessee
• At least 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience, preferably in long-term acute care or a comparable complex-care setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and nursing documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Long-Term Acute Care RN Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor patient conditions, identify changes in clinical status, and promptly communicate pertinent information to providers and nursing leadership.
• Document assessments, nursing interventions, patient responses, care plans, and clinical updates accurately and promptly.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and contribute to rehabilitation and quality-outcome planning.
• Initiate discharge planning at admission and provide patient and family education based on identified healthcare needs.
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and orientees.
• Promote patient and workplace safety by following infection prevention, safe patient handling, fall prevention, and facility policies.
• Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, and support continuity of care across shifts.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation when requested and pursue ongoing professional development.

Apply now for this Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse contract in Bristol, Tennessee, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving patients with complex medical needs.

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