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

Job Summary:
Long Term Acute Care Nurse (LTAC) The organization is seeking a registered nurse (RN) for a float pool position in a specialized respiratory-focused environment. The role involves working with vent-dependent, respiratory-focused patients in a unit that supports complex medical cases beyond traditional medical-surgical settings. The assignment is scheduled for days, with shifts lasting 12 hours.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour days, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: RN license, minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience, prior travel experience preferred, experience with respiratory/vented patients strongly preferred. Nurses do not manage ventilators (respiratory therapists handle vents).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Long Term Acute Care settings, competency in respiratory patient care.
• Additional Information:
  • The role involves working on units such as Respiratory Care Unit/Respiratory Step-Down Unit, with specific ratios outlined for patient care.
  • Float assignment will be based on weekly needs, particularly to respiratory units with the highest demand.
  • Unit specifics include procedures like IV starts, drips, blood administration, EKGs, medication titrations, glucose monitoring, wound care, suctioning, and central line management.
  • Orientation will occur every Monday, with review and selection by the manager. Profiles must be comprehensive and easy to follow, highlighting respiratory/vented patient experience if applicable.
  • This position does not require travel, nor is float required for this assignment.

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