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

Healthforce • Washington, DC

7d • $1,635 - $1,735 • Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.
• Active, unencumbered RN license valid in the state of Iowa (or active Compact/NLC RN license).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Gerontological Nurse (CGN) or similar gerontology credential (Preferred).

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree