Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Durham, North Carolina.

• Specialty:
  Long Term Acute Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC – Night Shift | Travel Nurse – Durham, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC Night Shift in Durham, NC. 13-week travel nursing contract; NC or compact RN license, BLS and ACLS required.

Join a dedicated team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting in vibrant Durham, North Carolina (27704). This travel nurse opportunity lets you impact patient outcomes through focused, patient-centered care. Durham is known for its rich culture, excellent dining, and beautiful parks — a great place for travel RNs and nursing professionals relocating for a contract role.

• Location: Durham, NC 27704 (Durham, North Carolina; North Carolina nursing jobs)
• Setting: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) – LTAC nursing, long-term care
• Position Type: Travel Nurse / Travel RN (Registered Nurse job, RN travel contract)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (3 shifts per week, 36 hours/week) — Night Shift RN
• Start Date: March 16, 2026
• Openings: 2 Registered Nurse (RN) positions

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or multistate compact RN license
• BLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• Minimum 1 year of bedside clinical experience in acute or long-term care (2 years highly desired)
• Strong assessment, clinical documentation, and communication skills
• Experience with LTAC patient population or complex medical patients (ventilator/trach care, wound care) is a plus

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments on all LTAC patients within 8 hours of admission and develop individualized care plans
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with nursing standards, LTAC protocols, and facility policies
• Supervise and provide direction to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and contribute to patient rehabilitation and care planning
• Initiate and coordinate discharge planning, patient and family education, and transitions of care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record
• Promote patient and staff safety by adhering to safety protocols, infection control, and reporting hazards
• Support a positive, efficient work environment through teamwork, effective communication, and accountability
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities as needed after orientation
• Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain clinical competencies

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1800-$1890/week
• Competitive travel nursing contract and support for travel RNs
• Assignment coordination, onboarding support, and 24/7 recruiter assistance
• Opportunities for professional growth in LTAC and long-term acute care nursing

Apply now to join our healthcare team as an LTAC Registered Nurse (RN) in Durham, NC. Submit your resume or contact us today to learn more about this travel RN opportunity and next steps.

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GHR Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: LTAC

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