Long Term Acute Care RN
New Britain, CT
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in a specialized respiratory-focused unit. This role involves caring for vent-dependent and medically complex patients, with a primary patient population dealing with respiratory and ventilator needs. The position requires working a 12-hour night shift, including every other weekend, in an environment that emphasizes respiratory and chronic care protocols.

Job Details

• Location: Not specified
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license with at least 2 years of relevant experience, prior travel experience preferred; BLS certification is required; ACLS certification is preferred; experience with respiratory/ventilated patients strongly preferred; experience with respiratory/vented patients should be indicated in profiles
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience, ACLS certification
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information:
  • Responsible for IV starts, drips, blood administration, EKGs, medication titrations, glucose monitoring, wound vac changes, wound dressings, trach care, suctioning, straight cath, foley care, port access, and central line dressing and measurements
  • Will not manage ventilators; respiratory therapists handle vents
  • Unit-specific procedures/protocols are followed to ensure clinical excellence
  • Medical environment includes units such as RCU2, SDU, and TRU, which are specialized chronic and complex care units
  • Compliance with vaccination policies required; willingness to obtain flu vaccine or medical declination needed

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits