Travel Registered Nurse - Long-Term Acute Care - $1,747 per week in Odessa, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Long-Term Acute Care Location: Odessa, TX Agency: Magnet Medical Pay: $1,747 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 5/18/2026 About the PositionTravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a qualified LTAC RN in Odessa, Texas, 79760!A Registered Nurse (RN) in Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) provides specialized care for patients with complex medical conditions that require extended hospitalization and intensive treatment. These patients may have multiple chronic illnesses, severe injuries, or require prolonged recovery after surgery or illness. The RN in LTAC works closely with a multidisciplinary team to manage patient care, monitor vital signs, administer treatments, and provide ongoing support to patients and families. The role requires strong clinical skills, the ability to manage complex patient needs, and a compassionate approach to care. \n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n\nPatient Assessment and Monitoring:\n\nConduct thorough assessments of patients' physical and emotional conditions upon admission, during care, and on an ongoing basis.\nRegularly monitor patients' vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate.\nIdentify and promptly report any changes in a patient's condition to the healthcare team, including signs of deterioration or complications.\nDocument and track patient conditions, progress, and interventions in the electronic health record (EHR).\n\n\n\nCare Planning and Implementation:\n\nDevelop, implement, and revise individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, addressing both short-term and long-term patient needs.\nAdminister prescribed medications and treatments accurately, monitoring for side effects, and ensuring patient safety.\nAssist with procedures such as wound care, catheter insertion, tracheostomy care, and tube feedings, based on patient needs.\nMonitor and manage patients' pain levels, providing interventions as necessary to ensure patient comfort.\n\n\n\nComplex Care Management:\n\nManage patients with complex, multi-system conditions, including those on ventilators, dialysis, or requiring continuous oxygen therapy.\nProvide respiratory support to patients with compromised lung function or those who are weaning off mechanical ventilation.\nAssist with and monitor physical, occupational, and speech therapy interventions, ensuring patient progress towards recovery goals.\nProvide care for patients with tracheostomies, central lines, or other invasive devices, ensuring proper care and prevention of complications.\n\n\n\nPatient and Family Education:\n\nEducate patients and families about the care plan, medications, and equipment used in long-term care, such as ventilators, feeding tubes, or dialysis.\nProvide emotional support to both patients and families, offering resources for coping with chronic illness or long-term hospitalization.\nTeach patients and families techniques for managing at-home care, including wound care, medication administration, and lifestyle changes.\n\n\n\nCollaboration with the Healthcare Team:\n\nWork as part of a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and dietitians, to provide comprehensive care to patients.\nParticipate in care planning and team meetings, offering input on patient progress and care adjustments as necessary.\nCommunicate regularly with team members about patient status, concerns, and any changes in the care plan.\n\n\n\nInfection Control and Safety:\n\nFollow strict infection control protocols to prevent healthcare-associated infections, especially in high-risk patients.\nEnsure the safe administration of medications and treatments, adhering to best practices for patient safety and comfort.\nMonitor patients for signs of infection, pressure ulcers, or other complications and provide prompt interventions.\n\n\n\nDocumentation and Record-Keeping:\n\nMaintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, assessments, medications, and progress in EHR systems.\nDocument all interactions, treatments, and observations according to facility standards and regulatory requirements.\nEnsure that documentation complies with health regulations such as HIPAA and other relevant patient privacy laws.\n\n\n\nEnd-of-Life and Palliative Care:\n\nProvide compassionate care for patients nearing the end of life, focusing on comfort, dignity, and emotional support for both the patient and their family.\nWork with the healthcare team to develop palliative care plans, addressing pain management, symptom control, and psychological support.\nSupport families through decision-making and offer guidance in advance care planning when appropriate.\n\n\nAbout Magnet Medical We are new and nimble! Even though our company is new we have over 30 years of experience in the Healthcare Staffing world. We have taken all the exceptional things we've learned over the years and put them into Magnet MEdical. We are committed to providing the best Quality, Care, Service and Support to those who are providing care to the patients. We work with Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities across all 50 states. We can't do our jobs without you so let's work together to help you meet all of your goals! We have recently merged two staffing companies to create Magnet Medical which allows us to offer more opportunities to our travelers!Modalities we staff:Registered NursesLPN/LVNPT's and PTA'sOT's and COTA'sSLPSurgical Tech'sSterile Processing Tech'sSince we are new and nimble, we are not set in our ways so that we can be flexible to our candidate and client needs. We are here when you need us!RequirementsRequired for OnboardingBLSCompetency Exam29792309EXPPLAT