Up to $1,800/WK - Travel/Contract Registered Nurse

Travel RN for Long-Term Care

Travel RN for a 13-week contract in long-term care near Oskaloosa, KS. Provide direct nursing care, perform assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Pay up to $50 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor residents for changes in condition
• Administer medications, injections, and treatments per physician orders
• Develop, implement, and update individualized resident care plans
• Provide wound care, dressing changes, and other skilled nursing treatments
• Monitor vital signs, document findings, and maintain accurate EMR
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, CNAs, and interdisciplinary teams
• Supervise and delegate responsibilities to LPNs and CNAs
• Respond promptly to changes in resident conditions and medical emergencies
• Educate residents and families regarding treatment plans and ongoing care needs

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program (ADN or BSN)
• Active, unrestricted Kansas RN license or valid multistate RN license via the Nurse Licensure Compact
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or equivalent
• Previous RN experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing
• Previous travel nursing or contract nursing experience a plus
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and patient care skills
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and long-term care documentation
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to commit to a 13-week travel nursing assignment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing