Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care; LTC) Long Term Acute Care

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

• Specialty:
  Long Term Acute Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Long Term Acute Care position requiring a minimum of 2 years of wound care experience and MS or compact RN licensure.

• Work in a 100-bed long-term acute care (LTAC) facility
• Long Term Care unit focused on wound care services
• Patient population includes geriatric, short-term, post-acute, LTC, and trach patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:20 with a Nurse Practitioner on duty Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm
• Ancillary assistance provided with 9 staff during days and 7 at night
• 12-hour night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 36 hours per week over a 13-week assignment
• Weekend and holiday coverage required
• No on-call requirements
• No block or self-scheduling available
• Floating required to units within competencies
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active RN license (MS or Compact) required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of wound care experience required
• Minimum 2 years of LTAC experience required
• 400+ bed or Level 2 trauma experience strongly preferred
• Prior travel experience preferred, though strong first-time travelers may be considered
• Must pass a pre-assignment Basic and Advanced Dysrhythmia (rhythm strip) test with a minimum score of 80%
• Full date of birth, Social Security Number, and RTO required for consideration

• Provide wound care nursing services to geriatric and post-acute patients
• Facility requires complete availability and scheduling flexibility as a non-negotiable expectation
• Contracted position must be maintained as primary work commitment above any other employment
• Scrub color provided upon assignment
• Fingerprinting process must begin within 48 hours of offer acceptance
• Orientation held on Wednesdays for RN/LPN positions in Tupelo
• Covid vaccine and flu shot are not required; if declined, a mask must be worn at all times except during meals
• All compliance documents due 7 days before start date
• First week does not include guaranteed hours
• Must not have worked in a permanent or per diem role at this health system within the last 12 months
• Local candidates accepted
• Local rate enabled within a 50-mile radius
• Radius rate available

American Traveler Job  #P-757957. 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:
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.