Description

American Traveler is hiring a BSN-prepared RN for a 13-week night shift contract in a Long-Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility (LTC/SNF) setting, with geriatric psych experience preferred.

Details

• Post-acute LTC/SNF setting with 55 beds
• Geriatric patient population including dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and paranoia as part of a behavioral health program
• Night shift, 12-hour block scheduling (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required when holidays fall within your scheduled block
• Overnight nurse-to-patient ratio approximately 1:45; day shift approximately 1:23
• Med aide support available from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM; solo nurse coverage from 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• EMR: PointClickCare (PCC)
• No on-call or call-back responsibilities

Requirements

• Active SD or Compact RN license, currently in hand (pending licenses not accepted)
• BSN required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• PointClickCare (PCC) experience preferred
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Geriatric psych or LTC experience strongly preferred given the facility's behavioral health program
• Orientation includes a facility tour, competency evaluation, and the opportunity to shadow 1–2 shifts
• Most skilled and COVID-related charting is completed on the day shift
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and are eligible at a local pay rate
• 13-week contract