Travel LTC/SNF RN

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

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Skilled Nursing
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 09/14/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility position requiring at least 1 year of experience and a SD or compact RN license.

Details\n

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• Post-acute LTC/SNF setting within a 55-bed geriatric psych facility
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• Elder population including dementia patients and a smaller group managing schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or paranoia through an established behavioral program
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• Nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:45 overnight and 1:23 during the day, with a med aide present from 6am-10pm
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• Uses Point Click Care (PCC) EMR
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• 12-hour day shifts with block scheduling
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• Every other weekend required
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• Holiday coverage required if it falls within the assigned block schedule
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• No on-call or call-back responsibilities
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• 36 guaranteed hours per week for 12-hour shifts
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Requirements\n

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• Active RN license (SD or compact) required
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• BSN required
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• BLS certification required
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• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
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• Geri psych or LTC psych experience preferred
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• Valid driver's license required for consideration
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• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years worked, both including employment dates and rehire eligibility
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Additional Information\n

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• Provide nursing care to an elderly population including dementia and behavioral health diagnoses within a geri psych LTC facility
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• Most skilled and COVID-related charting is completed during the day shift
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• Facility-specific orientation includes training, a facility tour, competency reviews, and the opportunity to shadow 1-2 shifts
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• Candidates must reside within an 80-mile radius or accept a local adjusted rate
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• Local candidates are accepted
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American Traveler Job ID #P-747467. 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

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