LTAC | RN | 13-Week Travel Contract – Jackson, MS
Compensation
$1,680.00 - 1,770.00/week
LTAC RN Details
Location
Address : Jackson, MS, 39202
Job Description
LTAC Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract | Day Shift in Jackson, Mississippi
Apply now for a 13-week LTAC travel nursing contract in Jackson, Mississippi, providing compassionate care to medically complex patients on 12-hour day shifts. Join a collaborative long-term acute care team supporting rehabilitation, recovery, and safe transitions of care. Located in Mississippi’s welcoming capital city, Jackson offers Southern hospitality, rich cultural heritage, and convenient access to local dining, arts, and outdoor experiences.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Jackson, Mississippi
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680–$1,770
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour day shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Openings: 2
LTAC Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license applicable to Mississippi practice
- Minimum of 2 years of acute bedside nursing experience
- Previous long-term acute care (LTAC), stepdown, or progressive care unit (PCU) experience highly preferred
- 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, and time-management skills
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate care to medically complex patients and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Travel RN Responsibilities
- Complete nursing assessments within required timeframes and develop individualized plans of care.
- Deliver, evaluate, and document patient care using the nursing process.
- Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and communicate pertinent information to appropriate care team members.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and provide timely updates regarding patient progress and care needs.
- Support patient rehabilitation goals through education, encouragement, and compassionate clinical care.
- Initiate discharge planning upon admission and provide patient and family education in preparation for transition to the next level of care.
- Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and orienting staff.
- Promote patient and workplace safety by following infection prevention, safe-handling, fall-prevention, and environmental safety practices.
- Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, and help maintain efficient unit operations.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to support quality outcomes and continuity of care.
- Assume charge responsibilities after completion of orientation when requested.
- Pursue ongoing professional development and perform other duties within the scope of the Registered Nurse role.
Apply now for this LTAC travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Jackson, Mississippi, and join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.