Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Garrison, North Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Long Term Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing position requiring ND or compact licensure and prior LTC experience.
Details
- Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Facility setting with 26 beds/residents
- Patient population includes heart disease, diabetes, and dementia diagnoses
- Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:10 on days and 1:19 on nights
- Uses MatrixCare/Matrix EMR system
- 12-hour day shifts scheduled 7am-7pm
- Every other weekend (EOW) required
- Every other major holiday coverage required
- First to float within the unit
- No call or standby requirements
- No IVs, titratable drips, or telemetry monitoring on this unit
- Physician availability is by phone on-call after hours
- PT available as needed and social worker designee support
- Oxygen therapy equipment includes concentrators and portable concentrators
- Pharmacy is off-site with no on-site medication dispensing system
- 2-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
Requirements
- Active State or Compact (NLC) RN license required, ND or compact license specifically needed for this position
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Prior LTC (Long Term Care) experience required
- BSN not required for this position
- Nursys license verification required
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
- Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
Additional Information
- RN will act as charge nurse, pass medications, and perform wound care
- No clinical involvement duties expected as house supervisor or unit-based clinical education
- No interdisciplinary rehab beds on this unit, LTC beds only
- Dress code requires clean and presentable attire with no specific scrub color
- No blocked scheduling or self-scheduling available
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Candidates may not be currently employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity Health
- Up to 7 days of RTO may be requested upfront per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after submission
American Traveler Job ID #P-739726. 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
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.