Long-Term Care RN
Kankakee, Illinois
Riverside Miller Rehabilitation

Job Opportunity: RN (Registered Nurse) - LTC

Location: Kankakee, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Specialty: LTC RN

Facility & Department Overview

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Long-Term Care (LTC)
• Census: Typically 80-95 residents
• Bed Setup: 20 rooms are not private
• EMR System: PCC
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • RN LTC: 1:25
  • RN SNF: 1:13
  • LPN LTC: 1:25
  • LPN SNF: 1:13
  • CNA: 1:10-15 (aim to keep around 10)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Illinois RN license (must be in hand to submit, temporary or permanent accepted)
• BLS Certification
• Valid Driver’s License (required for submission packet)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Experience with geriatrics preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome (prior travel experience NOT required)

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer IV antibiotics and fluids (no titratable drips)
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, dressing changes, wound vac care
• Admission and discharge responsibilities
• Collaborate with CNAs who handle vitals and ADLs (no blood sugars)
• Participate in grand rounds/meetings encouraged but not mandatory
• May float between LTC and SNF units but generally kept on the same unit during a stretch

Work Schedule & Environment

• Shifts: 5am-5pm for RN/LPN; CNA shifts are 8 or 12 hours
• Weekend and holiday work: Every other weekend and holiday required
• No call or standby requirements
• Scrub color: Any professional color accepted
• Orientation: One 12-hour shift on the floor; additional support available if needed
• COVID Unit: Intermixed with other patients
• Respiratory Protection: Use of PAPR or N95 masks

Interdisciplinary Team & Support

• Team includes PT/OT/SLP, RT, social workers, MDS nurses, wound care nurse, dietician
• Respiratory Therapist available during the day M-F; nurses perform treatments otherwise
• Physician coverage: Hospitalist after hours, NP during day M-F, some private MDs, 24/7 on-call provider
• Pharmacy: Dedicated 24/7 pharmacy with Omnicell and med carts

Additional Notes

• Local placements accepted if greater than 20 miles from the facility
• Floating between units possible but minimized during longer assignments

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of experience, especially those interested in geriatrics and long-term care settings. First-time travel nurses are encouraged to apply.