LTAC | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Homewood, AL

Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC Night Shift Contract Job in Homewood, Alabama

Join a collaborative long-term acute care team as a Registered Nurse (RN) providing skilled, compassionate bedside nursing care to patients with complex medical needs. This on-site LTAC contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN with long-term acute care, stepdown, or ICU nursing experience who values teamwork, patient safety, rehabilitation-focused care, and positive clinical outcomes.

Located in Homewood, Alabama, in the greater Birmingham area, this Registered Nurse opportunity offers access to a vibrant community known for welcoming neighborhoods, local dining, parks, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the region’s outdoor and urban amenities.

LTAC Registered Nurse Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Acute Care
• Location: Homewood, Alabama, near Birmingham
• Work Setting: On-site long-term acute care hospital
• Schedule: Night shift, 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,870
• Openings: 4

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Alabama
• Minimum of 2 years of post-graduate bedside nursing experience
• Recent experience in long-term acute care (LTAC), stepdown, or intensive care unit (ICU) nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, delegation, and time-management skills
• Commitment to patient safety, professional accountability, rehabilitation-focused care, and collaboration

LTAC RN Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within the required timeframe and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor patient conditions, identify changes in clinical status, and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and contribute timely, accurate information to support care planning.
• Support patient rehabilitation goals through education, encouragement, and coordinated clinical interventions.
• Initiate discharge planning upon admission and provide patient and family education to prepare for transition of care.
• Document assessments, nursing interventions, patient responses, and care coordination accurately in the medical record.
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to nursing support personnel.
• Promote a safe patient care environment by following clinical policies, infection prevention practices, and safe patient-handling procedures.
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, therapists, patients, and families to promote continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.
• Prioritize workload effectively, manage resources responsibly, and contribute to a supportive LTAC unit environment.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation when requested and pursue ongoing professional development.

Apply now for this Registered Nurse (RN) night shift contract opportunity in Homewood, Alabama, near Birmingham. Join a dedicated long-term acute care team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients with complex medical needs.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.