The Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse provides planningand delivery of direct and indirect patient care to medically complex patientsin long-term acute settings.
Minimum Requirements:
- Current RN license for the state in which the nursepractices in
- One (1) year nursing experience in a long-term acute carefacility preferred
- Experience in acute rehabilitation for vents, wound care,cardiac, and stable post trauma patients
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- 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
- 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.
- Mostly geriatric; common conditions include respiratory failure, ESRD, CHF, HTN.
- ~50% have artificial airways; ~10% on critical drips.
- Dialysis performed bedside; no CRRT.
- 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.
- 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
- Lockdown Form (in company attachments)
- Updated Resume
- Skills checklist
- Nursys report
ssignment Details:
Shifts/Wk – 3
Hours/Wk – 36
Shift Hours – 12
Client Preferences & Workflow Summary
1. RN Candidate Preferences
2. Patient & Staffing Details
3. Patient Demographics
4. Scheduling Approach
6. Onboarding & Education
New Submission Requirements:
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.