Travel Registered Nurse; RN Long Term Care | Day Shift

Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Long Term Care (Day Shift)

Location: Dubuque, IA

Pay Rate: $1,622.80 / week

Job Type: Full-time, Contract, Travel

Shift: Day Shift

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Long-Term Care (LTC) for a contract position in Dubuque, IA. In this role, you will deliver high-quality nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing environment, managing chronic condition care plans, preventive health, and day-to-day wellness.

If you are an adaptable, skilled RN who thrives in travel assignments and excels at geriatric care, we want to hear from you!

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and continuously monitor residents for health status changes
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy according to physician orders
• Perform wound care, skin integrity assessments, and pressure ulcer prevention strategies
• Identify acute changes in condition, elevate as necessary, and update care plans accordingly
• Collaborate closely with physicians, physical/occupational therapists, and social workers to coordinate interdisciplinary care
• Accurately document all care, treatments, and resident responses within the facility's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
• Provide clear education and guidance to residents and their families regarding care plans, safety, and condition management

• Education:
  
  Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program
• Licensure:
  Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa (or an active Compact/NLC state license)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required)
• Certified Gerontological Nurse (CGN) or related gerontology credential (Preferred)

• Prior nursing experience in a Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting
• Proven experience in chronic disease management and geriatric nursing
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and care coordination tools
• Strong clinical communication, time management, and documentation skills

• Shift: Day Shift
• Setting:
  Skilled nursing facility / Long-term care environment working alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary care team

• Competitive weekly pay rate: $1,622.80 / week
• Reliable day-shift schedule in a vibrant community in Dubuque, IA
• Supportive clinical leadership and collaborative work environment