Travel Registered Nurse LTC Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruiter support

Housing options

Onboarding assistance

Clinical support

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for a long-term care travel assignment in Dubuque, Iowa. The role centers on bedside nursing, routine assessments, medications per physician orders, and interdisciplinary rounds. Guaranteed 36 hours weekly with a day shift (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.).

Weekly pay ranges from $1,614 to $1,647. Requires an active Iowa RN license (or eligibility) and BLS; 1 year LTC/ skilled nursing experience preferred; background check and TB screening required;

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Iowa (or eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
• Ability to work the day shift (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) in a fast-paced LTC setting
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to pass background check and TB screening

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting, including routine assessments and monitoring
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; document changes and responses accurately
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and update individualized care plans; participate in rounds and family communications
• Perform nursing procedures, manage wound care, and support activities of daily living as appropriate
• Uphold patient safety through falls prevention, infection control, and compliance with facility policies
• Maintain thorough, compliant charting in the electronic health record and communicate changes promptly to the care team

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

RN license in Iowa (or eligibility)

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

• Registered Nurse – Long-Term Care (LTC) travel assignment in Dubuque, IA.
• Start date: 09/28/2026.
• Assignment duration: weeks-long assignment.
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week.
• Weekly pay range: $1,614–$1,647 per week.
• Shift: Day shift, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Setting: LTC - Nursing Home.
• Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting, including routine assessments and monitoring
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; document changes and responses accurately
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and update individualized care plans; participate in rounds and family communications
• Perform nursing procedures, manage wound care, and support activities of daily living as appropriate
• Uphold patient safety through falls prevention, infection control, and compliance with facility policies
• Maintain thorough, compliant charting in the electronic health record and communicate changes promptly to the care team

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Iowa (or eligibility for licensure)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
• Ability to work the day shift (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) in a fast-paced LTC setting
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to pass background check and TB screening

Benefits and Support

• Assignment-specific recruiter and 24/7 travel support
• Onboarding and orientation assistance
• Orientation and ongoing clinical support during the assignment
• Housing options or housing assistance where available

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE: Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.