Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)

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Type: Contract 13 wks
Location: Harrisburg PA
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Opportunity Description

A long-term care hospital (LTAC) near Harrisburg, PA is seeking Registered Nurses for 13-week contracted assignments. Local and travel Registered Nurses are welcome to apply. Prior experience working as a Registered Nurse in a long-term care hospital is strongly preferred. Experience working as an ICU/CCU or ER Registered Nurse will be accepted in lieu of LTAC experience. All interested RNs MUST have state or compact licensure in-hand, as well as ACLS and BLS.

13-week contract assignment
Day and Night schedules are available
Flexible schedule options including full-time, part-time and PRN

Job Duties

Care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care
Assure implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follow-up of the plan of care for the patient population
Assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational and functional needs of the patients/families
Develop a nursing care plan
Assuring that documents in the medical record are complete, factual, accurate and timely

Experience & Skills Required

RN degree - Associates Degree in Registered Nursing or higher required
State or Compact RN licensure, current and unencumbered
2+ years of recent experience as an RN working in long-term acute care, ICU or CCU
BLS and ACLS