Travel Long Term Care Registered Nurse - $2,815 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Canistota, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse (RN) position is available in a Long Term Care (LTC) facility located in Canistota, South Dakota. This role involves providing patient care for the elderly population, including individuals with dementia and behavioral health conditions. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The position requires at least one year of experience, with an emphasis on geri psych or LTC psych background.

Job Details:

• Location: Canistota, SD
• Shift: Night shift, 6:00 PM 6:30 AM; every other weekend and holiday
• Schedule: 12-hour block scheduling, working 48 hours per week minimum
• Required Qualifications: BSN degree, active license to submit, BLS certification, minimum 1 year of nursing experience in similar settings
• Preferred Qualifications: Geriatric psychiatric experience or long-term care psychiatric experience
• Additional Information:
  • EMR: PCC (Point Click Care)
  • No on-call or callback available; a $500 fee applies if the clinician backs out or quits with less than a 14-day notice
  • Guarantee: 36 hours per week for twelve-hour shifts or 40 hours per week for eight to ten-hour shifts
  • Common patient diagnoses include dementia and behavioral disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and paranoia
  • Orientation includes training, a tour, competencies, and shadowing 1-2 shifts
  • Charting primarily done on the day shift, with most documentation completed during daytime hours
  • The census involves elder patients, with a nurse and med aide staffing from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, respectively
  • Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
  • No charge differential applies at Good Samaritan facilities, and local rates are used for housing if applicable

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1279833. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Long Term Care

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus