LTAC | Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) Night Shift Contract in St. Louis

Registered Nurse (RN) contract opportunity in the St. Louis, Missouri area for an experienced long-term acute care professional providing patient-centered care to individuals with complex medical needs. This 13-week, on-site nursing assignment offers a consistent night schedule, collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact throughout each patient’s recovery journey.

Located in the St. Louis area, this healthcare opportunity places you near welcoming neighborhoods, abundant parks, exceptional dining, and the region’s rich cultural and entertainment attractions.

Long-Term Acute Care RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040–$2,150
• Specialty: Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse (LTAC RN)
• Location: St. Louis, Missouri area
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Additional Scheduling: Weekend and holiday rotations required
• Work Setting: On-site long-term acute care facility

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the applicable state
• At least 1 year of bedside nursing experience required; 2 years of bedside clinical experience highly preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift, where applicable
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and participate in weekend and holiday rotations

Long-Term Acute Care RN Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within the required timeframe and develop individualized plans of care
• Provide, coordinate, and evaluate direct patient care using the nursing process
• Monitor complex patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to physicians, charge nurses, and other members of the care team
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care updates accurately and promptly in the medical record
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and contribute meaningful updates regarding patient progress and ongoing needs
• Support patient rehabilitation, education, discharge planning, and transition-of-care activities from admission through discharge
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to nursing support staff
• Promote safe patient handling, infection prevention, fall prevention, and a safe care environment
• Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, monitor supplies, and promote quality, cost-conscious patient outcomes
• Contribute to a collaborative, professional unit environment and assume charge responsibilities following orientation when requested

Apply now for this Registered Nurse contract opportunity and join a long-term acute care team in the St. Louis, Missouri area.

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.