Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Berlin, New Hampshire.
Unit Notes:Department: LTC | RN*Certifications Required: BLS*- Type of Facility: 100 Residents Bed; 96 Semi-private beds, 4 private bed. 2 floors (1 LTC and 1 LTC-SNF). No locked units - Dementia and Alzheimer's patients wear a tracker that locks the door if they get close to it.- EMR: PCC in conjunction with paper charting.- Ratios: 1:17-20. If in the House Supervisor role then will be asked to oversee the whole facility. - Common diagnosis: LTC/SNF patient population: DM, COPD, Post Stroke, heart disease, fractures, dementia (Secure care tracker), Alzheimers, Rehab, chronic conditions, multiple comorbidities, and more.- Job Duties: Med passes, vitals, blood sugar checks and management, wound care, ostomy management, foley management, tube feeding administration, and assisting other team members.- Experience: Must have prior LTC/SNF experience. Minimum of 1 year of experience, prefer 2 years of experience. Will accept first time travelers, prefer experienced travelers.- Are there IV's or titratable drips?: Occasional IV antibiotics; potential PICC line management.- Are there Tele monitors?: None. - Are RN's required to attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab?: They are required to attend Daily Huddle.- DON/Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Supervisor on every shift, available as a resource.- Physician availability after hours: NP rounds each morning M-F, 2 MDs- 1 comes in on Tu & Fr evenings, 1 comes twice a month on Weds; Off- Hours: can call the hospital for on-call provider.- Interdisciplinary Team: PT, OT, SLP, Case Managers, SW, and Dieticians.- Is RT on-site 24/7: No RT in house, LPNs & RNs expected to manage respiratory treatments and equipment: Cpap, NC, High; no trachs or vents.- Pharmacy on-site? Medication dispensing system?: Bubble Packs for patient prescription medications; House stock of generic meds (tylenol, etc).- Shifts & Scheduling: Days: 7 A-3 P or 7-7 (typically 3 RNs and/or LPNs, 4-5 LNAs on each floor & 1 MNA), Evenings: 3 P-11 P, Nights: 11 P-7 A, 7-7 (typically 2 RNs and/or LPNs, 4-5 LNAs on each floor). Scheduler makes out the schedule 6 weeks in advance; travelers asked to stay flexible and help to fill gaps in permanent staffing. DON & ADON in house 7a - 4p.- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend. - Holiday Requirements: May be asked to work holidays.- Call or Standby Requirement: None; Covered by perm staff.- Floating Requirements: Can float between either floor.- Dress Code: Any color scrubs, must look professional, no big earrings/jewelry, no fake nails; hair must be up; no face tattoos.- Department Specific Orientation: 3 shifts with a preceptor.*Radius Rule: 50 miles and must note in submission if clinician has ever worked for Coos County.*Entered on: 4/23/2024 Cancellation Policy:2 week notice Charting System:Point Click Care & Paper BSN Required:False License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level: Care Setting:Post Acute Division:Nursing Shift Notes: Required Certifications:BLS
Slate Healthcare Job ID #e70df456-3777-434e-8fe8-19d43e0b28f9. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.