American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Danbury, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Long Term Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Long-Term Care unit requiring 2 years of experience, LTAC experience, and PointClickCare proficiency.
Details
- Long-term care (nursing home/skilled rehabilitation) setting for a geriatric patient population
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 36 hours per week (18:45-07:15)
- 13-week contract with option for longer assignments
- Staffing ratio of 1:20 (up to 1:40 during lower-acuity periods)
- Two nurses on the unit from 7p-11p, dropping to one nurse overnight, supported by 2 CNAs
- On-call MD available after hours
- Every other weekend required
- No call requirement
- No floating requirement
- Uses PointClickCare for documentation and SBAR for communication
Requirements
- Active NC or Compact RN license required (pending license/certs OK for submission)
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience required
- LTAC experience required
- PointClickCare charting experience required
- Skilled nursing/rehabilitation experience required in lieu of travel experience for first-time travelers
- Experience with wound care, ostomy/feeding tube management, foley catheter insertion, IV therapy, and chronic disease management (diabetes, COPD, cardiac conditions)
- Experience with fall risk assessment, infection control, and pain management
- Community hospital, teaching hospital, trauma level I/II, and prior charge experience preferred
- Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years (pending references acceptable at submission)
Additional Information
- Provide nursing care to a geriatric resident population with low acuity needs, including feeding tubes, foley catheters, and medication management
- Unit orientation is 24 hours, with hospital orientation occurring in week one requiring daily class attendance
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
- Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved (excluding holidays); no RTO allowed during the first week of assignment
- Local candidates accepted at a lower rate within 50 miles of the facility
- Travel pairs are allowed if placed on different units with separate schedules and own transportation
- First-time travelers considered if they have skilled nursing facility experience
- Former Novant Health or New Hanover employees must wait 12 months before applying and disclose prior employment details
- Pre-start modules (approximately 4-5 hours for non-acute roles) must be completed prior to start and annually
American Traveler Job ID #P-757985. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.