RN - LTC

Long Term Care Registered Nurse

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Long Term Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30);
Day 4x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30)

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 1 year of Long Term Care experience required;
Previous travel experience required

License: Valid state license required

Certifications: BLS required;
Alaska Food Worker Certification required (can be obtained during orientation)

Must-Have:

• Long Term Care experience
• Ability to work variable shifts with occasional night or day assignments

Description:

This position is for a Long Term Care Registered Nurse.

The candidate must have a valid state license in hand before starting.

Travelers will work either day or night shifts, depending on the facility's needs at time of start date.

The nurse will be responsible for a patient ratio of 1:20.Previous travel experience is mandatory, and first-timers will not be accepted.

The position requires the candidate to be flexible and willing to float within scope to meet the facility's needs.

Candidates must be willing to work at least two of the three major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s).All required certifications must be obtained during orientation, and a fee may apply for specific certifications.

The facility has a patient population with various cognitive and physical impairments.

The nurse will perform tasks that include Accuchecks, G-tube feedings, IV hydration, phlebotomy lab draws, and wound care.

The position does not require floating between shifts but may require limited floating between nearby facilities.

No call-in responsibilities are required for this assignment.

Compliance with all policies and procedures is essential.