Registered Nurse – Long-Term Care
Vestal, New York
Willow Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Registered Nurse – Long-Term Care (Travel/Contract)

Location: Vestal, New York
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 8-hour shifts (22:45–7:15), 5 days per week, 40 hours total
• Shift Change: Shift cannot be changed once offered
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required upon facility request
• Patient Population: Alzheimer's & Dementia patients in a 300-bed long-term care facility
• Staff Ratios: Approximately 1 nurse to 18-20 residents
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State RN license (hard copy required at submission; no license hits allowed)
• Minimum 1 year of Long-Term Care (LTC) experience; recent experience in rehab, med-surg, or hospital settings may be considered
• BLS certification (accepted from any recognized entity; online-only courses acceptable)
• Ability to pass medication administration test and clinical observation
• Strong attendance, punctuality, and dependability
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible with scheduling
• Government-issued photo ID (front copy) required
• Must complete facility-required Relias training modules prior to assignment start, including medication administration exam with a passing score of 90% (unlimited retakes allowed)

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Perform medication passes accurately and safely
• Monitor and report changes in resident condition
• Complete timely and accurate documentation
• Provide nursing care according to facility policies
• Supervise CNAs on assigned units

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• No shift or time-off (RTO) changes allowed after offer acceptance; RTO must be approved at submission
• Call-outs require more than 24 hours’ notice
• Compliance and onboarding process takes approximately 1.5–2 weeks
• Facility attire: Any solid color scrubs and closed-toe shoes
• Charting system: PCC (Point Click Care) – no submission required from nurse
• Free parking available; no mileage reimbursement
• Must complete annual background checks, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks
• Required health documents include: physical exam, negative TB test or chest X-ray, flu vaccine or declination, COVID-19 vaccination or declination, pneumonia vaccination or declination, and other immunizations as applicable (measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella)
• Drug screening required for direct candidates (negative 9-panel within 1 year)
• Fingerprinting required for CNAs (not applicable for RN role)
• Two professional references required within 2 years of start date
• Must complete harassment prevention training and other facility-specific certifications as applicable

Skills & Attributes

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Personable and professional demeanor
• Ability to work with diverse cultures and personalities
• Team player with a positive attitude

Notes

• Orientation and start dates occur every 2 weeks
• Night shift is described as slower paced compared to day shifts
• 12-hour shifts require prior staffing approval (not standard)
• No accommodation for block scheduling or floating between units

This position is ideal for RNs with LTC experience seeking a travel contract in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment caring for memory care patients.