Travel Contract

Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing RN
Canistota, SD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,091/week

Posted 3 days ago

Overview

Start Date04/20/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks
Setting
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,091/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

South Dakota Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Registered Nurse (LTC/SNF)

Location: Canistota, South Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

Work in a geriatric psychiatric long-term care/skilled nursing facility.
Patient population primarily elderly with dementia and behavioral health diagnoses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and paranoia.
Behavioral program in place; many patients are stable on medication.
Facility has 55 beds.

Schedule & Shifts

12-hour block scheduling.
Day shift: approximately 1 nurse to 23 patients; overnight shift: approximately 1 nurse to 45 patients.
Med aide support from 6 AM to 10 AM; 1 nurse from 10 PM to 6 AM.
Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
Holiday shifts required if they fall within your scheduled block.
Orientation includes training, tour, competencies, and opportunity to shadow 1-2 shifts.

Documentation & Systems

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system: PCC.
Skilled charting and COVID charting primarily done on day shift.

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) license.
BLS Certification.
Preferred: experience in psychiatric long-term care.

Additional Notes

No on-call or call-back responsibilities.
Backouts or quits with less than 14 days' notice incur a fee.
Local candidates within 80 miles preferred.
Typical day shift hours: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM.
Weekend rotation: every 3rd weekend and every other holiday.

Prior travel experience: Not specified or required.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1040 reviews)

225 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Absolutely amazing! Love working with this person! Very respectful and professional.

Cons

None

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

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Review of Jacques Cameron on Apr 4, 2026

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