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Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse (RN)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$79,772 / year median in Iowa
+8% projected growth
Job Description
The Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care to medically complex patients in long-term acute settings.
- Minimum Requirements:
- + Current RN license for the state in which the nurse practices in + One (1) year nursing experience in a long-term acute care facility preferred + Experience in acute rehabilitation for vents, wound care, cardiac, and stable post trauma patients + Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice + Current CPR if applicable + TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years of age •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.
- Job Category:
- Nursing
- Job Function:
- Nursing | RN | RN - Long Term Acute Care LTAC
- Job Type:
- Travel
- Setting:
- Healthcare Facilities
- Position Type:
- Healthcare
- Office Number:
- 0427
- Contract Duration:
- 13 •
Pay Rate:
- $2362 / Week
- Date Posted:
- 2026-09-01T21:03:20