Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care

Access Healthcare DirectChattanooga, TN, US

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Access Healthcare Direct is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a per diem / prn nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty : Long Term Acute Care
Discipline : RN
Duration : Ongoing
Shift : 12 hours, days, nights
Employment Type : Per Diem

PRN PRN PRN PRN PRN Registered Nurse (RN) – Kindred Hospital Chattanooga

Location : Chattanooga, TN

Schedule : PRN / Day & Night Shift Available

About Kindred Hospital Chattanooga

Kindred Hospital Chattanooga is a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) facility providing extended, high-acuity medical care for patients who require complex treatment beyond a traditional hospital stay. The team specializes in caring for medically fragile, step-down–level patients, including those requiring ventilator and tracheostomy support.

Position Summary

We are seeking skilled and dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) to join the Kindred Hospital Chattanooga team on a PRN basis. This role involves caring for high-acuity patients in an aggressive step-down environment. Ideal candidates have strong Med Surg experience and are comfortable managing complex patients with ventilators, trachs, and advanced medical needs.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to LTAC / step-down patients.

Manage patients requiring ventilator support, tracheostomy care, complex wound care , and other advanced therapies.

Perform comprehensive assessments and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.

Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments in accordance with orders and facility protocols.

Document patient care accurately and in a timely manner.

Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, rehab staff, case management, and other clinical team members.

Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, care expectations, and recovery.

Support and maintain safety, infection control, and quality care standards.

Requirements

Active RN license in the state of Tennessee.

Minimum of 1 year Med Surg experience required.

Critical Care or Step-Down experience preferred .

Competence and confidence with vents, trachs, and high-acuity patients.

Current BLS (required); ACLS preferred.

Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced LTAC environment.

Why Work at Kindred Chattanooga

High-acuity patient population for those who enjoy advanced clinical nursing.

Supportive and collaborative interdisciplinary team.

PRN flexibility with consistent shift needs (Days & Nights).

Opportunities to strengthen skills in ventilator, trach, and complex medical care.

About Access Healthcare Direct

Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!

Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!

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Per Diem Nurse Rn • Chattanooga, TN, US