Registered Nurse-Long Term Care

Job Title: Long Term Care Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

Schedule Type: Deferred Schedule
Specialty/Dept: Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing
Shift Type: Nights (7:00 pm – 7:00 am)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Long Term Care Registered Nurses for a 13-week contract assignment in a skilled nursing/long-term care setting. This role focuses on providing consistent, high-quality nursing care to residents with chronic medical conditions and post-acute needs. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and leadership in a structured care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to residents in a long-term care/skilled nursing facility

• Administer medications, perform treatments, wound care, and manage chronic conditions

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team

• Monitor resident conditions and promptly respond to changes in status

• Supervise and support LPNs and CNAs as assigned

• Serve as charge nurse when assigned

• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all facility, hospital, and nursing standards

Patient Population

• Common diagnoses: Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, COPD, CHF, hypertension, post-acute recovery, and age-related conditions

• ALC (Awaiting Long-Term Care Placement) residents

• Typical patient ratios: 1:20–30 (may vary by facility)

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State

• Minimum of 1 successful traveler assignment completed (first-time travelers not considered)

• BLS certification required (ACLS preferred)

• Meditech experience required

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced long-term care environment

• Demonstrated leadership, delegation, and prioritization skills