LTAC Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Redlands, California
Redlands Community Hospital

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (LTAC MedSurg)

Location: Redlands, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• RN position in a skilled nursing facility within a hospital setting.
• Patient population includes many short-term rehab patients (fractures, strokes, long-term IV antibiotics).
• Average patient length of stay: 2-3 weeks.
• Primary diagnoses: Osteomyelitis, hip and knee replacement, fractures.
• Unit size: 8 rooms/16 beds, average daily census of 10.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:5, max 1:7 (rare).
• Schedule: Every other weekend required.
• Float within areas of competency (MedSurg 4100 and 5100).
• No on-call duties.
• Documentation systems: Omnicell med system, Meditech Expanse.
• Communication: SBAR method.
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs (not provided, no logos/patterns).
• First-time travelers are welcome.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience, including Med Surg experience within the last year
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience
• Telemetry experience
• Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) experience
• Post Acute care experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior)
• Experience with blood glucose monitoring
• Experience with NG tube insertion and management
• Experience with ostomy care
• Experience with tube feedings (Gravity/Syringe/Pump)
• Experience with continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
• Experience with female and male Foley catheter insertion
• Experience with nephrostomy tube care
• Experience with peritoneal dialysis/CAPD
• Experience with central line care/management
• Experience with peripheral line care/management
• Experience with PICC line management
• Experience starting and maintaining IVs
• Experience with anticoagulation therapy
• Experience with antihypertensives
• Experience with reversal agents
• Experience caring for patients with CVA (stroke), neuromuscular disease, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury
• Experience using Hoyer lift
• Experience with tracheostomy care/management
• Experience with COVID care
• Experience with suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Experience with pneumonia management
• Experience with complex wound care
• Knowledge of infection prevention and isolation precautions/PPE
• Every other weekend availability required
• Ability to float within competency areas

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required (first-time travelers are accepted).

Health and Compliance Requirements

• COVID vaccination plus 1 booster required or agency-approved medical/religious exemption.
• Fit mask testing required prior to start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of contract start, updated annually.
• Required immunizations or titers: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within last 12 months, updated annually.
• Background checks including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, and international if applicable.
• Professional references required (2 within last 2 years).
• Various facility-specific acknowledgments and signed documents related to abuse reporting, confidentiality, code of conduct, drug-free workplace, and safety training.

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position in a skilled nursing facility with a focus on short-term rehab patients. The role requires a minimum of 2 years RN experience, BLS and MAB certifications, and a broad set of clinical skills related to MedSurg and complex patient care. Prior travel experience is not required, making it suitable for first-time travelers. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks with every other weekend coverage expected.