Travel Registered Nurse - LTAC/PCU

Company: American Traveler
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: March 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Fort Worth, Texas. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Long Term Acute Care - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 6 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Days, 3x12hrs - Hours: 36 hrs/wk - Start Date: Mar 16, 2026 - Length: 6 weeks - Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/LTAC position in Fort Worth, TX, requiring a minimum of 1 year of LTAC experience with ventilator management and complex wound care. Details - Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) setting within a hospital environment - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) patient population requiring advanced, complex care - Patient population includes those requiring mechanical ventilation, complex wound care, long-term antibiotics, vasoactive and cardiac drips, and tube feeds - Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2–3 - Day shift, 12-hour shifts (7a–7p) with weekends as needed - 6-week contract Requirements - Active TX RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand - Minimum 1 year of current LTAC experience required - Demonstrated experience with ventilator management and complex wound care required - Two completed supervisor/manager references required for consideration - Valid, non-expired Driver's License required for consideration - Skills checklist completed within the last year required for consideration Additional Information - Candidates must be comfortable caring for patients on mechanical ventilators - Candidates living within 100 miles of the facility are eligible to apply and will be considered under the same travel terms - Care responsibilities include managing ventilator-dependent patients, complex wound care, vasoactive and cardiac drip administration, long-term antibiotic therapy, and tube feeding management American Traveler Job ID P-679050. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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