Registered Nurse-Long Term Care

Job Title: Long Term Care Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

Schedule Type: Deferred Schedule
Specialty/Dept: Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing
Shift Type: Nights (7:00 pm - 7:00 am)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Guaranteed

Hours:

36 per week

We are seeking experienced Long Term Care Registered Nurses for a 13-week contract assignment in a skilled nursing/long-term care setting. This role focuses on providing consistent, high-quality nursing care to residents with chronic medical conditions and post-acute needs. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and leadership in a structured care environment.

Provide high-quality nursing care to residents in a long-term care/skilled nursing facility

Administer medications, perform treatments, wound care, and manage chronic conditions

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team

Monitor resident conditions and promptly respond to changes in status

Supervise and support LPNs and CNAs as assigned

Serve as charge nurse when assigned

Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all facility, hospital, and nursing standards

Common diagnoses:
Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, COPD, CHF, hypertension, post-acute recovery, and age-related conditions

ALC (Awaiting Long-Term Care Placement) residents

Typical patient ratios: 1:20-30 (may vary by facility)

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State

Minimum of 1 successful traveler assignment completed (first-time travelers not considered)

BLS certification required (ACLS preferred)

Meditech experience required

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced long-term care environment

Demonstrated leadership, delegation, and prioritization skills