Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care

Job Details

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Long Term Care unit requiring WI or compact RN licensure and at least 1 year of elderly care experience.

Work in a 70-bed nursing home (majority private rooms) attached to a hospital, post-acute care setting
LTC/SNF unit caring for dementia, frail, elderly, and rehabilitation patients
RN to patient ratio of 1:20, LPN 1:20, CNA 1:8
Perform clinical skills including IV therapy, titratable drips, catheters, and ostomy care
Day shift, 12-hour blocks, scheduled 8-week assignment
Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
Floating required
No on-call responsibilities
DON, Charge Nurse, and House Supervisor support available
Physician availability after hours
Respiratory Therapy on-site 24/7
On-site pharmacy with medication dispensing system
Interdisciplinary team includes Therapy, Administration, Social Work, Activities, Dietary, and Housekeeping
Uses an EMR charting system (Cerner, transitioning to Epic)

Active WI or compact RN license required
Current BLS (AHA) certification required
Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
Elderly care experience required
2 professional references required, including 1 from a supervisor and 1 from a peer or supervisor

Responsibilities include charting, assessments, charge duties, and medication administration
Must be available for at least half of the holidays during the assignment
Solid color scrubs required, clean and professional appearance expected
Clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and receive a reduced pay rate
Former facility employees must have an end date at least 6 months prior to consideration
First-time travelers are welcome to apply