Travel Registered Nurse LTC Job

Healthforce; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthforce seeks a Registered Nurse for a travel LTC assignment in Dubuque, IA. The temporary role runs for Weeks with a 6:00 AM–6:00 PM shift, starting 11/16/2026, and offers weekly pay of $1,624–$1,681 with 36 guaranteed hours.

The position requires an Iowa RN license and prior long-term care experience is preferred. Candidates must be willing to travel and meet licensure/credentialing requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in Iowa.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric settings preferred.
• Availability to work the 06:00 AM–06:00 PM shift.
• Willing to travel temporarily and work in a nursing home.
• Meet licensure/credentialing requirements.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient responses according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments; participate in care planning and revisions as clinical needs evolve.
• Monitor vital signs, document findings, and elevate changes in condition to the supervising team promptly.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, including supervising or directing licensed practical nurse and nursing assistant staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in patient records; ensure compliance with regulatory and facility requirements.
• Respond to emergent situations, implement urgent care procedures within scope of practice, and ensure patient safety and quality of care.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

RN license Iowa

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, LTC (Travel) in Dubuque, Iowa. This travel temporary assignment begins on 11/16/2026 for a duration listed as Weeks with guaranteed hours and a shift from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Weekly pay ranges from $1,624 to $1,681, with 36 guaranteed hours. The role is in a long-term care setting (nursing home), providing clinical nursing care in a temporary assignment across a licensed facility environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,624–$1,681 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: Weeks
• Shift: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: LTC – Nursing Home, travel assignment

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient responses according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments; participate in care planning and revisions as clinical needs evolve.
• Monitor vital signs, document findings, and elevate changes in condition to the supervising team promptly.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, including supervising or directing licensed practical nurse and nursing assistant staff.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in patient records; ensure compliance with regulatory and facility requirements.
• Respond to emergent situations, implement urgent care procedures within scope of practice, and ensure patient safety and quality of care.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Iowa
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing settings preferred
• Availability to work the 06:00 AM–06:00 PM shift
• Ability to fulfill a travel temporary assignment and work in a nursing home environment
• Ability to meet licensure and credentialing requirements for the assignment
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support
• Credentialing and compliance assistance
• Nationwide travel opportunities

PAY DISCLAIMER

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.