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

HealthForce Healthcare; Georgia; On-site; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a long-term care facility in Dubuque, IA. You will deliver high-quality nursing care, manage chronic conditions, and support frail older adults on 12-hour day shifts.

The role requires ADN or BSN, active Iowa (or Compact) RN license, and BLS certification. Prior LTC/SNF experience and EHR documentation proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• RN with ADN or BSN from an accredited program.
• Active RN license in Iowa or a valid Compact/NLC license.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and monitor residents for changes.
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy per orders and protocols.
• Provide routine wound care and pressure ulcer prevention.
• Document care and resident responses in the EHR/EMR system.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists and social workers to modify care plans.
• Educate residents and families on disease management and safety planning.
• Facilitate transitions of care within facility or to higher level care when needed.

Skills

Physical assessment

IV therapy

Wound care

EHR Documentation

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Patient education

Strong communication

Education

ADN or BSN

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, adaptable

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.

If you are a compassionate RN with strong care coordination skills looking for a rewarding travel assignment, we want to hear from you!

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

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)