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

HealthForce Healthcare; Washington; On-site; USD 3,289,000 - 4,449,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a 12-hour day shift in Dubuque, IA. The role focuses on long-term care residents, chronic disease management, and coordinating care across disciplines in a fast-paced SNF environment.

Ideal candidates have ADN/BSN, an Iowa RN license (or compact), BLS, and LTC/SNF experience. Travel assignments offer exposure to diverse patient needs and collaborative team-based care.

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN from an accredited program.
• Active RN license in Iowa or an active Compact/NLC RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• CGN or gerontology credential preferred.
• Minimum LTC/SNF nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

LTC experience

Geriatric care

Care coordination

EHR proficiency

Education

ADN or BSN

Tools

EHR/EMR software

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

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)