Travel Registered Nurse LTAC - Days or Nights

ssignment Details: 

       Shifts/Wk – 3

       Hours/Wk – 36

       Shift Hours – 12

Client Preferences & Workflow Summary

1. RN Candidate Preferences

• Preferred backgrounds: LTAC > Stepdown > ICU > ER > Medsurge (Stepdown nurses have the highest success in adaptation)
• Ideal experience: Vents and drips (pressors/sedatives); not mandatory but highly valued.
• Success factors: Enthusiasm and willingness to learn are strong indicators of fit.
• Screening approach: All submissions will be reviewed unless exclusively homecare/medsurg

2. Patient & Staffing Details

• Charting system: Epic; patient assignments based on acuity.
• Typical ratios: 4–5 patients per RN; reduced for high-acuity cases (e.g., multiple drips, fresh trachs).
• High Risk Airway policy: Max 3:1 ratio; strict limits on assignments.
• Respiratory Therapist coverage: 7:1 ratio; one per floor, third RT floats.

3. Patient Demographics

• Mostly geriatric; common conditions include respiratory failure, ESRD, CHF, HTN.
• ~50% have artificial airways; ~10% on critical drips.
• Dialysis performed bedside; no CRRT.

4. Scheduling Approach

• Modified self-scheduling with weekend/holiday rotation
• Block scheduling possible if it fits balance and policy.
• Odd scheduling needs (e.g., no Tue/Wed availability) may be accommodated.

6. Onboarding & Education

• Required modules via Select University – reimbursed on first paycheck
• New 2-day orientation – nurses are assigned to a preceptor, can orient on day shift if preferred