Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care - $2,272 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Sturgis, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Long Term Care

Discipline : RN

Start Date : 11 / 17 / 2025

Duration : 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift : 12 hours, flexible

Employment Type : Travel

Job Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Long Term Care position requiring a SD or compact RN license and prior LTC experience.

Responsibilities Work in a 52-bed Long Term Care unit within a hospital setting

Patient population includes long-term residents, stable patients, and typical nursing home cases

No memory care unit and no tracheostomy or ventilator patients

Occasional care for dementia, comfort care, feeding tubes, IVs, and catheters

RN to patient ratio is 1 : 25-30 with medication aide and CNA support

Point Click Care is the primary charting system with view-only Epic Care Link access

12-hour variable shifts with flexibility to work days or nights as needed

Rotating weekend coverage required, minimum every other weekend

Staff may be assigned to both sides of the unit as part of two-nurse teams

No on-call responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care, including comfort care and working with hospice as necessary

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including rotating supervisors, hospitalists, and OTs

Hospitalist rounds twice per week and facility is connected to ED for quick response

Initial orientation includes two shifts, one on each unit, plus additional education sessions

Scrubs must be ceil blue top and black pants; no artificial nails allowed

Free parking available

Holiday shifts required for at least two out of four major holidays

May be required to stay overnight during severe weather situations, with pay provided

Up to 7 days off allowed; full week absences require contract extension

First-time travelers are welcome if they meet LTC experience requirements

Requirements Active SD or compact RN license required

Current BLS certification required

Graduation from an approved nursing education program

Minimum 1.5 years of nursing experience preferred; candidates with less will require manager approval

Long Term Care experience required for first-time travelers

Proficiency with tube feeds, ostomy care, wound care, phlebotomy, IV starts, and charge duties

Must reside at least 100 miles from any Monument Health facility

Previous permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler

Compliance with COVID testing requirements in accordance with CMS guidelines

Benefits High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-621837. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Travel RN - Med / Surg - Long Term Care

About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24 / 7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.