Travel Nurse RN - Geriatrics / Skilled Nursing Facility - $1,962 per week in Cook, MN

Job Title: LTC/SNF RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: LTC/SNF Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Rotating Hours per Shift: 8 and 12 hours Experience: 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS Certification Must-Have: BSN Required Description: This position involves working in a Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. The scheduling includes day, evening, and night shifts, with possible rotation between shifts to meet facility needs.

Job Title: LTC/SNF RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: LTC/SNF Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Rotating Hours per Shift: 8 and 12 hours Experience: 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS Certification Must-Have: BSN Required Description: This position involves working in a Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. The typical census ranges from 23 to 28 beds, all in private rooms. Responsibilities include initial assessments, medication administration, and overseeing Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). The RN will perform skin and pain assessments, manage admissions, provide wound care, and implement pressure ulcer prevention and treatments. Family involvement and communication are essential aspects of this role. Mechanical total lift systems are used for patient transfers. Common diagnoses include dementia, COPD, CHF, diabetes, hypertension, and more. The RN may be required to work on weekends and may be asked to participate in holiday rotations. There is no floating requirement for this position. Daily meetings occur with the interdisciplinary team, including physical and occupational therapists. Pharmacy services are available on-site, providing bubble packs. The scheduling includes day, evening, and night shifts, with possible rotation between shifts to meet facility needs. RN to patient ratios are maintained between 1:23 to 1:28 during an 8-hour shift. There is physician availability 24/7 on the hospital side. First-time travelers are accepted for this role.