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LTAC | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareNewport News, VATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Newport News, VA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 13, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.00
Weekly
$1,980
Yearly (full-time)
$102,960
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $55.00/hour — 22% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia ($45.00/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

Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC Travel Contract in Newport News, VA

Apply for a 13-week LTAC travel nursing contract in Newport News, Virginia. Join a collaborative bedside nursing team caring for medically complex patients while supporting rehabilitation goals and delivering safe, compassionate patient care.

Registered Nurse Job Details

  • Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
  • Location: Newport News, Virginia (ZIP 23601), in the Hampton Roads region, offering a welcoming and appealing setting for healthcare professionals to work and grow
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Contract: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Work Setting: On-site, long-term acute care environment
  • Position Availability: 1 opening

LTAC Travel Nurse Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility to practice in Virginia
  • Minimum of 2 years of bedside clinical nursing experience
  • Previous Progressive Care Unit (PCU), critical care, or step-down nursing experience
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required before the first shift
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and prioritization skills
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate care to medically complex patients and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Complete a comprehensive nursing assessment for each patient within the required admission timeframe and use findings to develop an individualized plan of care.
  • Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Monitor patient progress, identify changes in condition, and promptly communicate relevant information to appropriate care team members.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and provide timely, accurate updates regarding patient status and care needs.
  • Support rehabilitation goals and provide patient and family education based on identified health needs.
  • Initiate discharge planning from admission and prepare patients and families for a safe transition of care.
  • Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
  • Delegate appropriately and provide direction, training, and supervision to licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and orienting staff.
  • Promote patient and workplace safety by following clinical policies, using safe handling practices, identifying hazards, and reporting risks.
  • Prioritize assignments, manage time effectively, monitor supplies, and contribute to efficient, quality-focused LTAC unit operations.
  • Assume charge nurse responsibilities after completing orientation when requested.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education.

Apply now for this Registered Nurse travel contract in Newport News, Virginia, and join a dedicated LTAC healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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