Registered Nurse - LTC/SNF
Canistota, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week night shift travel contract in a geriatric LTC/SNF psych setting in South Dakota, with BSN and Point Click Care experience required.

Details

• Long-term care/skilled nursing facility (LTC/SNF) setting with 55 beds
• Geriatric patient population including dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and paranoia — facility operates a dedicated behavioral health program
• Night shift schedule: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM on a 12-hour block scheduling rotation
• Every other weekend required; holidays required if they fall within your contract block
• Overnight nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:45; daytime ratio approximately 1:23
• Med aide support available from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM; solo nurse coverage from 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• EMR: Point Click Care (PCC) — experience required
• No on-call or call-back responsibilities

Requirements

• Active RN license — SD state license or Compact license required and must be active at time of consideration (pending licenses not accepted)
• BSN required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required — no exceptions
• Current BLS certification required (active copies required; pending certifications not accepted)
• Geriatric psych or LTC psych experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Additional Information

• Orientation includes a facility tour, competency assessments, and the opportunity to shadow 1–2 shifts
• Most skilled and COVID-related charting is completed on the day shift; night shift responsibilities are adjusted accordingly
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and are eligible at a adjusted rate
• 2-week notice required if ending the contract early