
LTAC | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $50.56
- Weekly
- $1,820
- Yearly (full-time)
- $94,640
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 26, 2026
This job pays about $50.56/hour — 25% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina ($40.56/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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina right now
- 1,628 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 18 of them in Durham.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $139/hour, median $51.58/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in North Carolina: $40.56/hour ($84,365/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 141 jobs).
Job description
Registered Nurse (RN) – LTAC Travel Nursing Job | 13-Week Contract in Durham, NC
Make a meaningful impact as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) caring for medically complex patients in a long-term acute care hospital in Durham, North Carolina. This LTAC nursing opportunity is ideal for a compassionate, clinically confident nurse who values teamwork, patient safety, rehabilitation-focused care, and helping patients progress toward their goals. Join a collaborative healthcare team while enjoying the welcoming community, vibrant culture, and abundant outdoor attractions of the Research Triangle.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse (LTAC RN)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,870
- Location: Durham, North Carolina
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Openings: 3
- Healthcare Setting: On-site, long-term acute care hospital
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
- At least 1 year of bedside nursing experience required; 2 years of bedside clinical experience highly preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required based on unit and patient-care needs
- Demonstrated ability to assess, prioritize, and manage care for medically complex patients in an LTAC or acute care setting
- Strong communication, organization, delegation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Commitment to patient safety, infection prevention, professional conduct, and accurate clinical documentation
LTAC Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive nursing assessments within required timeframes and develop individualized plans of care
- Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and communicate pertinent updates promptly to appropriate members of the healthcare team
- Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and contribute timely information to support coordinated care planning
- Provide patient and family education based on identified health needs and anticipated discharge goals
- Initiate discharge planning from admission and support patients as they work toward improved function and transition readiness
- Delegate appropriately while providing direction, training, and supervision to nursing support personnel
- Promote safe patient handling, infection prevention, fall prevention, and a safe work environment
- Maintain accurate, timely, and concise documentation in the electronic medical record
- Prioritize care effectively, manage time and resources responsibly, and contribute to a positive team environment
- Assume charge nurse responsibilities following orientation when requested and participate in ongoing professional development
Apply now for this LTAC travel RN opportunity in Durham, North Carolina, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving medically complex patients.
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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