Registered Nurse - Long Term Care
Beaver Dam, WI
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Long Term Care (LTC) / Skilled Nursing Facility

Specialty: Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Facility Type: Nursing Home (Hospital-Connected)
Job Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 Weeks (91 Days)
Shift: 12-Hour Night Shifts
Schedule: Every Other Weekend & Rotating Holidays
 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Long Term Care (LTC) Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in a skilled nursing facility attached to a hospital. The RN will provide comprehensive care for elderly and rehabilitation patients, including assessments, medication administration, clinical interventions, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. This role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to manage high patient loads, and experience working with geriatric populations.
 

Facility Overview

• 70-bed nursing facility
• Majority private rooms
• Attached to hospital system
• Strong interdisciplinary support (therapy, social work, dietary, activities, administration)
• On-site pharmacy and medication dispensing system

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to geriatric and long-term care residents.
• Perform patient assessments and respond to changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Perform skilled nursing procedures including IV therapy, catheter care, and ostomy care.
• Maintain accurate documentation using facility EMR (ECS system).
• Participate in care planning and coordination with interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise and support CNAs and LPNs as needed.
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide emotional and physical support to patients and families.

Patient Population

• Elderly residents
• Dementia and memory care patients
• Frail and medically complex long-term care residents
• Rehabilitation patients

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Current BLS (AHA) certification
• Experience in Long Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) settings
• Strong geriatric nursing experience
• Ability to manage high patient ratios (up to 1:20)

Required Skills

• Medication administration
• IV therapy
• Catheter care
• Ostomy care
• Clinical assessments and documentation
• Patient monitoring and change-of-condition response

Schedule & Shift Details

• 12-hour night shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Must work at least half of assigned holidays
• No on-call requirement
• Block scheduling may be available

Staffing Ratios

• RN: 1:20
• LPN: 1:20
• CNA: 1:8

Technology

• EMR: ECS (Computerized charting system)

Additional Facility Information

• Physician coverage available after hours
• On-site pharmacy and medication dispensing system
• Full interdisciplinary care team including therapy and social services
• RT available on-site 24/7

Why Join This Assignment?

• Stable long-term care environment with strong team support
• Opportunity to work with a diverse geriatric population
• Consistent night shift schedule with guaranteed hours
• Gain experience in a structured SNF attached to a hospital system