Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care - $2,344 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC | 12-Hour Nights in Des Moines, Iowa

Join a dedicated long-term acute care (LTAC) team in Des Moines, Iowa, as a Registered Nurse (RN) providing compassionate, evidence-based care to medically complex patients. This 13-week on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through skilled bedside nursing, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and discharge planning. Des Moines is a welcoming capital city known for its vibrant downtown, riverfront trails, cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
• Specialty: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse
• Location: Des Moines, Iowa
• Setting: On-site, long-term acute care
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Target Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Openings: 3

Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Iowa
• At least 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience
• Recent critical care experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to the first shift
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification prior to the first shift
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and prioritization skills
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care to medically complex patients and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team

LTAC Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within the required timeframe and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and communicate pertinent information promptly to providers, charge nurses, and other care team members.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care updates accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and contribute to patient rehabilitation and quality-outcome goals.
• Initiate discharge planning upon admission and provide patient and family education in preparation for a safe transition of care.
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to LPNs, nursing assistants, and orienting staff.
• Promote patient and staff safety by following infection prevention, safe-handling, workplace safety, and facility nursing procedures.
• Prioritize assignments, organize workflow, and use time and resources effectively to meet patient needs.
• Support a positive, collaborative unit environment through calm communication, teamwork, and professional conduct.
• Assume charge responsibilities after orientation as requested and pursue ongoing professional development.

Apply now for this Registered Nurse travel opportunity and join our LTAC healthcare team in Des Moines, Iowa!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #524494. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: LTAC

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