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Gifted Guide – LTAC Nurses 101

August 23, 2019

Long Term Acute Care, or LTAC, refers to specialty-care facilities designed for patients with medical problems requiring intense treatment for extended periods of time. Patients in LTAC facilities have serious conditions like respiratory failure, cardiovascular disease, trauma, infectious diseases, or severe wounds.

Due to the intense, specialized nature of the medical services provided in LTAC facilities, LTAC nurses have unique jobs.

Why LTAC Nurses Are Unique

The average stay for a patient in an LTAC facility is 25 days. LTAC nurses often care for patients from admission to discharge. As a result, LTAC nurses make a large impact on the lives of patients and their families. An LTAC RN participates in patients' care meetings, manages pain relief, and regularly participate in urgent medical procedures. During treatment, LTAC RNs assess the needs of patients' families while discussing illnesses and treatment plans.

LTAC nurses develop strong bonds with their patients and become invested in their success. Their roles are challenging, rewarding and highly educational.

Gifted Healthcare LTAC

Gifted Healthcare is one of the only staffing agencies that focus on the unique talents of the LTAC Nurse and offers the most trusted LTAC nursing jobs.

LTAC Travel and Per Diem Nursing opportunities for critical care Registered Nurses gives you the chance to provide quality care to the patients who need it the most. We offer LTAC Travel Nurse jobs across the U.S. with excellent salaries and the opportunity to truly make a difference in patient outcomes.

If you love being at the bedside and are looking for a chance of pace, then LTAC Nursing may be a good choice for you. You will have the opportunity to truly make a difference in patient outcomes.

If you love being at the bedside and are looking for a change of pace, then LTAC Nursing may be a good choice for you. You will have the opportunity to improve patients' lives and play a key role in family interactions.

Join the Gifted Healthcare Team

Are you looking for exciting career opportunities as an LTAC nurse? From travel to per diem contracts, Gifted Healthcare provides clinicians with high-paying jobs at premier healthcare facilities across the nation.

Apply now and become a Gifted Nurse today!

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