Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
Madison, WI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,218/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingLong Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Pay
Description
Join a collaborative long-term acute care (LTAC) team in Madison, Wisconsin, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) providing meaningful care to patients with complex medical needs. This on-site travel nursing contract offers 12-hour day shifts, a supportive interdisciplinary environment, and the opportunity to make a measurable difference throughout each patient’s recovery journey. Madison is a vibrant, welcoming community known for its beautiful lakes, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and strong healthcare presence.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,080
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour day shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Openings: 2
- Work Setting: On-site long-term acute care environment
LTAC Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Wisconsin
- At least 1 year of bedside clinical nursing experience required; 2 years of experience preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift when applicable to the assignment
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary care teams
LTAC RN Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within the required timeframe and develop individualized plans of care.
- Deliver, evaluate, and document safe, evidence-based nursing care for patients with complex and extended acute-care needs.
- Monitor patient status and promptly communicate changes to physicians, charge nurses, and other members of the care team.
- Participate in interdisciplinary conferences, rehabilitation activities, treatment planning, and ongoing patient evaluations.
- Initiate discharge planning at admission and provide patient and family education in preparation for transition to the next level of care.
- Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to nursing assistants, practical nurses, and orienting staff.
- Promote patient and workplace safety, including safe patient handling, infection prevention, fall prevention, and hazard reporting.
- Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, support efficient unit operations, and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Assume charge responsibilities after orientation when requested and pursue ongoing professional development.
Apply now for this LTAC Registered Nurse travel contract in Madison, Wisconsin, and join a dedicated healthcare team providing high-quality care to patients with complex medical needs.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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