What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care - $2,254 per week position at Prime Time Healthcare?
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Davenport, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel RN – Long Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Contract Details
- Location: Davenport, IA
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours/Week
- Length: 13 Weeks
Core Responsibilities & Workflow
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: You will drive the discharge planning process from day one and are required to present succinct patient status updates in weekly Re-evaluation Team Conferences.
- Pace: Expect a highly structured environment focused on continuous patient rehabilitation, family education, and long-term quality outcomes rather than rapid acute-care turnover.
Requirements & Certifications
- Experience: Strong background in LTAC, Intensive Care Step-Down, or high-acuity Med-Surg.
- Licensure: Active Iowa (IA) or multi-state Compact RN license.
- Required Certifications: AHA BLS and AHA ACLS
🚨 CRITICAL Clinical Scope & Facility Culture
- Acuity & Admissions: This is a Select Medical LTAC facility specializing in extended-stay, chronically critically ill patients (frequently involving ventilator weaning, trachs, and complex wounds). A major strict compliance metric here is that you must complete comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission.
- Safety Protocols: The facility heavily enforces their "10 Foot Circle of Safety." You will be continually evaluated on proactive safety awareness regarding Safe Patient Handling, infectious diseases, materials handling, and fall prevention.
- Charge & Delegation Expectations: Travelers are expected to supervise, train, and confidently delegate to ancillary nursing staff (CNAs/Techs). You must also be prepared to assume Charge Nurse responsibilities after your orientation period.
Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Health savings account
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Salary : $2,254