Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Alexandria, Minnesota
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (LTC) - Minnesota (Alexandria)

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Alexandria, Minnesota
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 8 weeks
• Shift: 5 days a week, 8-hour day shifts (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Setting: Long-Term Care (LTC) Center

  • 62 Assisted Living Beds
  • 16 Memory Unit Beds
• Role: Office Nurse position involving assessments, medication management, and service plan updates/changes
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:20
• On-Call: Position may require 24/7 on-call availability
• Floating: Must be comfortable floating between units within the LTC setting
• Pets: Must be okay with cats and dogs on site

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1.5 years as an RN
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (First-time travelers accepted)
• Certifications Required:

  • Dementia Training
  • Medication Pass Experience
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as applicable
• Licensing: Must provide proof of active RN license at time of submission
• Compliance: Must meet Aya Healthcare compliance requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of residents through assessments and reassessments
• Develop and implement service plans and plans of care
• Monitor resident services and supervise staff
• Provide ongoing staff training
• Deliver care using the Aspire Lifestyle Model focusing on residents’ social, physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual wellness
• Complete initial and ongoing face-to-face comprehensive assessments of residents

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: True Long-Term Care Center
• Attire: Solid black scrubs and closed-toed shoes required
• Charting System: Eldermark
• Parking: Free parking available
• Mileage Reimbursement: None

Important Notes

• Must be able to work holidays as time off requests are only approved at submission and not after offer
• Any call-outs require more than 24 hours’ notice
• Locals are preferred but not required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background checks including Social Security Trace, Nationwide, Sex Offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint clearance required prior to start (candidates must complete questionnaire immediately after signing)
• State-specific mandated forms and checks (e.g., Wisconsin Caregiver Search, Iowa SING Check)
• Certifications verification (BLS, ACLS, Tech Cert, Orientation Safety Manual, CEUs)
• Health documents including:

  • Physical exam within last 12 months
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per Minnesota state guidelines
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • 9 Panel Drug Screen within last 12 months
• Professional references (2 within last 2 years)
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable
• Facility-specific training and policy acknowledgments (e.g., dementia training, sexual relationships policy, staff disclosure policy)

This position is ideal for RNs comfortable working in a true long-term care environment with a focus on resident-centered care and comprehensive assessments. Prior travel experience is not required, making it suitable for first-time travel nurses.