Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care - $2,206 per week in Sturgis, SD

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Long-Term Care RN in Sturgis, South Dakota, 57785! Pay Information $2,206 per week About The Position Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Nursing Specialty : Long Term Care Duration : 13 Weeks Shift : 12 Hour Variable Hours per Shift : 36 Experience : Minimum of 1.5 years preferred License : Licensed through the state Board of Nursing Certifications : RN, BLS Must-Have : - Team player with a positive attitude - Long-term care experience preferred - Must comply with COVID testing twice a week Description : The position involves caring for patients in a long-term care setting. The facility has 52 beds and serves stable patients, including those with dementia. Common diagnoses include typical nursing home patients and long-term residents. Collaboration with hospice RNs is required for comfort care patients. There are no tracheostomies or ventilators; occasional feeding tubes, IVs, and catheter care are expected. Patient ratios are as follows : - Nurse to patient ratio is 1 : 25-30, with 2 nurses per shift (RN / LPN or LPN / LPN). - There must be an RN in the building for 8 hours daily. - Medication aides provide support with a 1 : 25-30 ratio. - CNA ratio is 1 : 10 with 5 on each shift. Required skills for RNs include : - Tube feeds - Ostomy care - Dressing and wound care - Phlebotomy - IV starts - Ability to act as Charge RN All positions require teamwork and a positive attitude. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, as shifts may vary between days and nights. Weekend rotation is required, with a minimum of working every other weekend. You may be asked to work during major holidays. Time off up to 7 days is allowed without approval, with an extension required for longer absences. Scrubs required for this position include a ceil blue top and black pants. There is a snow policy in place where staff must remain in the building if weather conditions necessitate it, and pay is provided even if sleeping. 28777845EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Step out of your comfort zone and face new challenges, fostering personal resilience and adaptability. Travel nursing becomes a transformative journey that shapes not only your career but also your character. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty.