Posted 10/08/2026 · Job #527356
LTAC | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Gainesville, Florida
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC Travel Nursing Job in Gainesville, FL | 13-Week Contract
Apply for an LTAC Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Gainesville, Florida. Join a collaborative long-term acute care team providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to medically complex patients while supporting recovery, rehabilitation, and safe transitions of care. Gainesville offers a welcoming college-town atmosphere, beautiful parks and natural areas, and convenient access to Central Florida attractions.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse
- Location: Gainesville, Florida 32610; on-site
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640-$1,730
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
LTAC Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Florida
- At least 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience; 1 year of ICU experience is preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care for medically complex patients in a long-term acute care setting
LTAC RN Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within the required timeframe and develop individualized plans of care
- Deliver, evaluate, and document direct patient care using the nursing process
- Identify patient and family education needs and support rehabilitation and discharge goals from admission through transition of care
- Monitor patient condition and communicate changes promptly to physicians, charge nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Participate in team conferences and provide timely, accurate updates regarding patient progress and care needs
- Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to LPNs, CNAs, and nursing orientees
- Promote patient and staff safety by following infection prevention, safe handling, fall prevention, and workplace safety practices
- Contribute to a positive, efficient unit environment through teamwork, calm communication, and compassionate support
- Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, monitor supplies, and support quality patient outcomes
- Assume charge responsibilities after orientation as requested and pursue ongoing professional development
Apply now for this Florida travel nursing opportunity and join our LTAC healthcare team in Gainesville!
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 committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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