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

HealthForce Healthcare; Illinois; On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care for a site in Dubuque, IA. The role centers on managing chronic conditions and delivering high-quality nursing care in a skilled nursing facility.

You will assess residents, administer medications, manage IV therapy, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to create individualized care plans. This travel contract requires an ADN/BSN, an Iowa (or Compact) RN license, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.
• Active, unencumbered RN license valid in Iowa or Compact/NLC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Prior LTC/SNF nursing experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Care coordination

EHR proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

ADN or BSN

Tools

EHR/EMR

Job description

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!

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

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)