LTAC/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg

Registered Nurse - LTAC

Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The LTAC/Telemetry Registered Nurse is responsible for providing patient care using the Nursing Process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies. This role requires critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership to ensure safe delivery of care. The nurse will maintain clinical competencies through continuing education, delegate patient care priorities based on staff education and experience, and supervise assigned personnel delivering patient care.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Long Term Acute Care experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Ventilator and tracheostomy care experience
• Knowledge of central lines
• Telemetry experience

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Must be able to work in a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) and telemetry setting
• Shift accountability includes delegation and supervision of patient care staff
• Continuing education and maintaining clinical competencies are expected

Notes for Applicants

• Submission must include all required certifications and licenses
• Candidates should be prepared to discuss clinical and travel experience, EMR proficiency, and availability for interviews
• Work schedule, EMR system, dress code, and other facility-specific details will be provided during the interview process

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized LTAC/Telemetry nursing role with a focus on critical care skills and leadership in patient care delivery.