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Travel Long Term Care Registered Nurse - $1,945 per week

Cross Country Nurses · Canistota, SD · Today
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Job Summary

Long Term Care (LTC) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in a geriatric long-term care facility. This assignment involves providing skilled nursing care to an elderly population, including residents with dementia and behavioral health conditions. The role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with structured shift schedules and specific training sessions.

Job Details

  • Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, from 36 to 40 hours per week, with every other weekend and holiday shifts included.
  • Shift times: Day shift approximately 1:23 or 1:45.
  • Float: Float rotation may be required.
  • EMR: PCC (Point Click Care).
  • Orientation: Location-specific, including training, tour, competencies, and shadowing opportunities.
  • Common diagnoses include dementia and behavioral health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and paranoia, with managed medication plans.
  • On-call or callback are not available.
  • A cancellation fee of $500 applies for clinicians who back out or quit with less than 14 days notice.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license
  • Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience
  • BSN preferred
  • Experience in geriatrics or long-term care highly preferred
  • Located within an 80-mile radius of the placement site

Preferred Qualifications

  • Geriatric psychiatric experience or long-term care psychiatric background is preferred.

Benefits

  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

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