Travel RN: Long-Term Care with Guaranteed Hours

Healthforce; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 4,107,000 - 4,375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Extension opportunities

Dedicated support throughout placement

Job summary

Healthforce in Dubuque, Iowa seeks a Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in a long-term care setting. The position starts 09/28/2026 and runs for several weeks, with guaranteed 40 hours per week and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities include resident assessments, care plan development, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and EHR documentation. The role offers 24/7 recruiter travel support and potential extension opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current RN license and ability to practice in the applicable setting.
• BLS or CPR certification preferred.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric populations preferred.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and travel assignments.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Nursing degree from an accredited program (Diploma, ADN, or BSN).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents and participate in developing and updating individualized care plans in collaboration with the care team and families.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, monitor for effects and adverse reactions, and document responses.
• Monitor vital signs, pain levels, fluid balance, and overall clinical status; report changes promptly.
• Provide direct patient care including assistance with activities of daily living and safety during all care activities.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record and communicate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards, respond to routine and emergent situations, and support quality of care initiatives.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

BLS/CPR certified

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/ADN/BSN)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Healthforce in Dubuque, Iowa seeks a Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in a long-term care setting. The position starts 09/28/2026 and runs for several weeks, with guaranteed 40 hours per week and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities include resident assessments, care plan development, medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and EHR documentation. The role offers 24/7 recruiter travel support and potential extension opportunities.