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

HealthForce Healthcare; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a Long Term Care setting in Dubuque, IA. This role covers 12-hour day shifts and focuses on chronic disease management for frail older adults in a skilled nursing facility.

The nurse will perform physical assessments, administer medications, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team. Strong EHR documentation and patient-family education are essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Iowa or an active Compact/NLC RN license is required.
• BLS certification is required or if allowed by facility standards.
• Experience in long-term care (LTC) or skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and monitor residents for acute changes.
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy per orders and protocols.
• Provide routine wound care and skin integrity management, including pressure ulcer prevention.
• Document care, treatments, and responses in the EHR/EMR system.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create and adjust care plans.
• Educate residents and families on disease management and safety.
• Facilitate transitions of care within the facility or to higher-level care.

Skills

RN licensure

EHR/EMR documentation

Gerontology care

Patient assessment

Education

ADN or BSN

Job description

Job Details

• Pay: $1,635.30 per week
• Job Type: Full-time, Contract, Travel
• Shift: Day Shift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
• Location: Dubuque, IA

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, adaptable Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care to join our team in Dubuque, IA. In this role, you will deliver high-quality nursing care to residents in a long-term care / skilled nursing facility, focusing on the daily management of chronic conditions and supporting frail older adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and continuously monitor residents for acute changes in health status
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy according to physician orders and facility protocols
• Provide routine wound care and proactive skin integrity management, including pressure ulcer prevention
• Document all care, treatments, and resident responses accurately using the facility's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, therapists, and social workers—to create and adjust individualized care plans
• Educate residents and their families on disease management, medication administration, and safety planning
• Facilitate smooth transitions of care within the facility or to higher-level medical care when necessary

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Licensure

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered RN license valid in the state of Iowa (or active Compact/NLC RN license)

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required)
• Certified Gerontological Nurse (CGN) or similar gerontology credential (Preferred)

Experience

• Prior nursing experience in a Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting (Required)
• Direct experience with chronic disease management and geriatric patient care
• Proficiency with EHR/EMR documentation systems and care coordination tools
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a fast-paced skilled nursing facility and retirement community alongside a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
• Schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)