What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility position requiring 2 years of LTC experience and an ND or compact RN license.
Details
- Work in a 26-bed Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility unit within an acute care setting
- Patient population includes residents with heart disease, diabetes, and dementia
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:10 on days and 1:19 on nights
- Uses MatrixCare (Matrix) EMR charting system
- 12-hour day shifts scheduled 7am-7pm
- No blocked scheduling or self-scheduling available
- Works every other weekend and every other major holiday
- No IVs, titratable drips, or telemetry monitoring on this unit
- No on-call or standby requirements
- First to float among staff, though no floating required off the unit
- No RT on-site; physician availability by phone on-call after hours
- PT available as needed and a social worker designee support the unit
Requirements
- Active ND state license or Compact (NLC) RN license required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
- Prior LTC experience required
- BSN not required for this position
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
Additional Information
- Serve as charge nurse, administer medications, and perform wound care
- No clinical involvement with acute inpatient rehab or interdisciplinary team conferences
- Off-site pharmacy with no on-site medication dispensing system
- Oxygen therapy equipment includes concentrators and portable concentrators
- No specific scrub color required, but attire must be clean and presentable
- 2-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Candidates may not currently be employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity affiliated facility
- Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after submission
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan