Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Care (LTC)

Healthforce; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Care (LTC) for Glover, VT. This travel assignment requires 40 hours a week with a mix of 12-hour and 8-hour shifts and every-other-weekend coverage.

You will assess residents, administer medications, manage IV therapy, provide wound care, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team while documenting in the EHR. Strong communication and care coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: ADN or BSN from an accredited program.
• Active Vermont RN license (or compact license).
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in LTC/SNF or geriatric care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical and health assessments.
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy.
• Provide wound care and pressure ulcer prevention.
• Update care plans with interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and social workers.
• Document care in the EHR.
• Educate residents and families on disease management and safety.

Skills

Nursing

Assessment

Documentation

Communication

Care coordination

Travel nursing

Education

ADN/BSN

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Location: Glover, VT

Pay: $2,066.00 / week

Job Type: Full-time, Travel / Contract

Position Overview

Are you a compassionate, highly skilled Travel RN looking for your next assignment in Vermont? We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Care (LTC) to join our dedicated interdisciplinary team in Glover, VT.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, resident-centered nursing care in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment. You will focus on managing chronic conditions, conducting comprehensive health assessments, administering treatments, and collaborating closely with physicians, therapists, and families to maintain the comfort, safety, and dignity of our residents.

Schedule & Hours

• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours per week (Combination of 12-hour and 8-hour shifts)

• Shifts:

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical and health assessments, closely monitoring residents for changes in condition.

• Administer medications and manage IV therapy according to prescribed orders and facility protocols.

• Provide skilled wound care, skin integrity management, and pressure ulcer prevention strategies.

• Identify and elevate acute clinical changes immediately, updating care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

• Coordinate care plans alongside physicians, physical/occupational therapists, and social workers.

• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough documentation of all care, treatments, and resident responses in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

• Provide compassionate disease management education and safety guidance to residents and their families.

Requirements & Qualifications

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 valid in the State of Vermont (or active Compact/NLC RN license).

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Certified Geriatric Nurse (CGN) or similar gerontology credential preferred.

Experience & Skills

• Proven clinical experience in a long-term care (LTC), skilled nursing facility (SNF), or geriatric care setting.

• Demonstrated proficiency with electronic medical documentation systems.

• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and care coordination skills.

• Flexibility and adaptability to seamlessly step into a travel nursing assignment.

Work Environment

Care is delivered within a supportive skilled nursing and long-term care community. You will work alongside a collaborative multi-disciplinary healthcare team dedicated to high safety standards, resident comfort, and clear family communication.