Travel Long Term Care Registered Nurse - $1,880 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; West Cook (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Travel reimbursement

Competitive salaries

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN for Long Term Care (LTC) in Cook, Minnesota. This assignment involves providing comprehensive nursing care in a short-term rehab, long-term care, and skilled nursing facility setting.

The role includes initial assessments, medication administration, supervising CNAs, and effective communication with patients and families. Candidates must be flexible to rotate shifts, including days, evenings, and nights.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Active RN license in appropriate state.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in long-term care or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessments and medication administration.
• Oversee Certified Nursing Assistants and coordinate care.
• Communicate with patients and families about care plans and progress.
• Flexible scheduling to rotate days, evenings, and nights.

Skills

BLS Certification

2+ Years LTC Experience

Patient Care

Education

RN License (Active)

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Cook, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Long Term Care (LTC) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and skilled nursing facility setting. This role involves performing initial assessments, medication administration, overseeing Certified Nursing Assistants, and providing patient and family communication. The position requires flexibility to rotate between different shifts, including days, evenings, and nights, to meet the facility's operational needs.

Job Details

• Schedule:
  • Day shift: 0600-1430
  • Evening shift: 1415-2245
  • Night shift: 2230-0700
  • Minimum hours per week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications:
  • Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Education: Valid nursing license to submit application
  • Experience: 2 years minimum clinical experience in long-term care or similar setting
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with acute inpatient rehabilitation settings preferred but not required
• Additional Information:
  • Accepted candidates new to travel nursing
  • Clinical duties include skin assessments, pain evaluations, wound care, pressure ulcer prevention, and family communication
  • Uses MEDITECH electronic medical record system (will transition to new system in June 2024)
  • Mechanical lift system for patient transfers
  • May be asked to stay past shift hours per union overtime rules and rotate shifts as needed
  • May participate in holiday rotation and work every other weekend schedule
  • Scrub color: Any color
  • Orientation includes half-day general orientation, 1-2 days with educator, and 1-3 days with preceptor on designated shifts
  • No floating required
  • No call or standby duties

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits