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LTAC | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareMacon, GATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Macon, GA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 27, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$49.86
Weekly
$1,795
Yearly (full-time)
$93,340
Start date
November 16, 2026

This job pays about $49.86/hour — 11% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia ($44.98/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

LTAC Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Contract in Macon, GA

LTAC Registered Nurse Job Overview

Join a dedicated long-term acute care team as an LTAC Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week night shift travel nursing contract in Macon, Georgia. You will provide thoughtful, comprehensive care to patients with complex medical and rehabilitation needs while using the nursing process to assess patients, coordinate individualized care plans, support rehabilitation goals, and promote safe, positive outcomes. This on-site healthcare opportunity is located in Macon, a welcoming city known for its Southern charm, rich musical heritage, historic neighborhoods, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Specialty: Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse
  • Work Setting: On-site hospital-based care
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
  • Schedule: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Start Date: November 16, 2026
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Location: Macon, Georgia

LTAC Registered Nurse Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure eligible for practice in Georgia
  • At least 1 year of professional nursing experience required
  • Two years of bedside clinical experience highly preferred
  • Long-term acute care, critical care, rehabilitation, or complex medical-surgical experience preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate patient care while collaborating effectively with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team
  • Strong assessment, clinical documentation, communication, organization, and prioritization skills

LTAC Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Complete nursing assessments within the required timeframe and develop individualized plans of care
  • Provide direct patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • Monitor patient condition, recognize changes in status, and communicate pertinent information promptly to the care team
  • Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and progress accurately and on time
  • Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and contribute to ongoing care-plan evaluations
  • Support patient rehabilitation goals and provide education to patients, families, and caregivers
  • Initiate discharge planning from admission and prepare patients and families for a safe transition of care
  • Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to nursing support personnel
  • Promote patient and staff safety by following infection prevention, safe-handling, fall-prevention, and workplace safety practices
  • Prioritize care, manage time effectively, maintain supplies, and contribute to efficient unit operations
  • Assume charge responsibilities after orientation when requested
  • Pursue professional development and participate in continuing education activities

Apply now for this LTAC Registered Nurse travel contract and night shift nursing opportunity in Macon, Georgia.

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.

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