Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care (LTC) | Day Shift

Job Details Pay: $1,635.30 per week Job Type: Full-time, Contract, Travel Shift: Day Shift (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM) Location: Dubuque, IA Job Description We are seeking an experienced, adaptable Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care to join our team in Dubuque, IA . In this role, you will deliver high-quality nursing care to residents in a long-term care / skilled nursing facility, focusing on the daily management of chronic conditions and supporting frail older adults. If you are a compassionate RN with strong care coordination skills looking for a rewarding travel assignment, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive physical assessments and continuously monitor residents for acute changes in health status Administer medications and manage IV therapy according to physician orders and facility protocols Provide routine wound care and proactive skin integrity management, including pressure ulcer prevention Document all care, treatments, and resident responses accurately using the facility's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, therapists, and social workers—to create and adjust individualized care plans Educate residents and their families on disease management, medication administration, and safety planning Facilitate smooth transitions of care within the facility or to higher-level medical care when necessary Qualifications & Requirements Education & Licensure: Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program Licensure: Active, unencumbered RN license valid in the state of Iowa (or active Compact/NLC RN license) Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required) Certified Gerontological Nurse (CGN) or similar gerontology credential (Preferred) Experience: Prior nursing experience in a Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting (Required) Direct experience with chronic disease management and geriatric patient care Proficiency with EHR/EMR documentation systems and care coordination tools Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills Work Environment Work is performed in a fast‑paced skilled nursing facility and retirement community alongside a multi-disciplinary healthcare team Schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM) #J-18808-Ljbffr HealthForce Healthcare