Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Long Term Care | Day Shift

Healthforce; Dubuque (IA); On-site; CAD 89,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Day shift schedule

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Long-Term Care for a contract in Dubuque, IA. You will deliver high-quality nursing care in a skilled nursing setting, managing chronic condition care plans, preventive health, and day-to-day wellness.

If you are adaptable, skilled, and enjoy travel assignments with geriatric care, we want to hear from you! The role features a day shift and competitive weekly pay with travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Strong communication, time management, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and monitor residents for health changes.
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy per physician orders.
• Perform wound care and skin integrity assessments; implement pressure ulcer prevention.
• Identify acute changes, update care plans, and escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and social workers for coordinated care.
• Document all care and resident responses in the EHR accurately.
• Educate residents and families about care plans, safety, and condition management.

Skills

LTC nursing

EHR proficiency

clinical communication

Education

ADN or BSN

Job description

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

About the Role

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!

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Licensure:

• 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).

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required).

• Certified Gerontological Nurse (CGN) or related gerontology credential (Preferred).

Experience & Skills:

• 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.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Shift: Day Shift

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

Why Join Us?

• 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

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