Travel RN - Med​/Surg - Long Term Care

American Traveler seeks an experienced RN for a Long Term Care position in a nursing home setting, requiring a WI or compact license and elderly care experience.

Job Details

• Work in a 70-bed post-acute skilled nursing facility attached to a hospital,

• Patient population includes dementia, frail, elderly, and rehabilitation cases,

• RN to patient ratio is 1:20, LPN to patient ratio is 1:20, and CNA to patient ratio is 1:8,

• Uses ECS electronic medical record system,

• 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend and holiday coverage required,

• Floating to other units may be required,

• No on-call requirements,

• Block scheduling with team support including nurses and aides,

Job Requirements

• Active WI or compact state RN license required by start date,

• Current BLS certification (AHA),

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an RN in elderly or long-term care settings,

• Experience with charting, assessments, charge duties, IVs, catheters, ostomy care, and medication administration,

• Elderly care experience is required,

• Two professional references required, including one from a supervisor,

• Previous permanent staff must have a 6-month gap before consideration for this role,

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include comprehensive nursing care, clinical assessments, and managing medications and IVs,

• Interdisciplinary team includes therapy, administration, social workers, activities, dietary, and housekeeping staff,

• Must wear any solid-colored, clean, and professional scrubs,

• Must be available for at least half of the holidays during the assignment,

• First-time travelers are accepted,

• Local candidates living within 80 miles are subject to a lower local rate,