Travel LTAC RN - $2,925 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Hazard, Kentucky.

• Specialty:
  Long Term Acute Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/24/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an LTAC unit position requiring 2+ years of current LTACH experience and a KY or compact RN license.

• Work in the LTAC unit of a long-term acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes MS/Tele, ICU, and PCU level care with 1:4 patient ratios
• Uses Meditech EMR
• Day shift schedule rotating between 3x12 and 4x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:30)
• Rotating 36/48 schedule totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period
• Required to work every other weekend
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

• Active RN license (KY State or Compact) in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of current LTACH experience required
• MS/Tele or ICU experience required
• Community hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in ventilator management, arterial line care, and complex wound care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Driver's license required with address matching permanent residence
• Two professional references required (one Charge or higher, one supervisor), completed within the last year

• Provide direct patient care in a long-term acute care setting including ventilator weaning, wound care, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates are not accepted
• Up to 7 days of RTO considered if presented upfront with no changes accepted afterward
• Must work either a major or minor holiday for every holiday period
• Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
• Returning travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after completing one year with the system before becoming eligible to return
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-740086. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Med/Surg
- Long Term Care

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.