Registered Nurse LTAC: Travel

Job Title: Registered Nurse LTAC: Travel
Location: Denver, CO 80011
Contract: 3 months+ (with possibility of extension)
 
Pay Rate: $65/hr. on W2
 
License Requirements: Colorado RN or Multi-State Compact RN (must be attached)
Certification Requirements: ACLS & BLS through American Heart Association (must be attached)
Experience Required: 2–5 years, with ventilator/tracheostomy experience; knowledge of central lines; wound care experience preferred
Patient Ratio: 1:6
 
Role Overview:
The LTAC/Telemetry RN is responsible for delivering patient-centered care using the Nursing Process in accordance with state regulations and hospital policies. This role emphasizes critical thinking, clinical judgment, and leadership in anticipating and planning for safe, high-quality care. The RN delegates care appropriately based on staff education and experience and supervises personnel delivering direct patient care.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for patients in LTAC and telemetry settings.
• Utilize critical thinking and scientific judgment to plan and anticipate patient care needs.
• Maintain clinical competencies through ongoing education and professional development.
• Delegate patient care priorities effectively to support staff based on their education and experience.
• Provide direction and supervision for assigned personnel delivering patient care.
• Monitor patients with ventilators, tracheostomies, central lines, and telemetry devices.
• Assist with wound care management as needed.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and state Nurse Practice Act requirements.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care and interventions.

 
Qualifications:
Required:

• Active CO RN license or Multi-State Compact RN license
• ACLS & BLS certification through AHA
• 2–5 years nursing experience in LTAC, telemetry, or critical care settings
• Experience with ventilator/tracheostomy care
• Knowledge of central line management

Preferred:

• Wound care experience
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

 
Skills:

• Patient assessment and care planning
• Critical thinking and clinical decision-making
• Delegation and supervision of nursing staff
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple patients safely with a 1:6 ratio