Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Long-Term Care
Location: Falmouth, MA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 14 weeks
Shift: Night Shift | 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule: 40 hours per week | Every other weekend | Rotating holidays
Local Candidates Required: No
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Traveler: $1,500 – $2,100/week
Position Overview
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting, supervise nursing assistants, and support resident safety, dignity, and well-being.
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing program or a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current, active, and unencumbered Massachusetts RN license.
Current BLS/CPR and AED certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English effectively.
Knowledge of nursing practices, medication administration, resident care procedures, and long-term care regulations.
Ability to assess residents' conditions, recognize changes in health status, and respond appropriately.
Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to supervise nursing assistants and coordinate daily nursing activities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, make appropriate clinical decisions, and collaborate with the healthcare team.
Commitment to resident safety, confidentiality, infection prevention, and quality care standards.
Ability to meet physical and sensory requirements, including lifting a minimum of 50 pounds as required by the employer.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of others.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or a similar residential healthcare setting.
Previous experience supervising nursing assistants or coordinating nursing care.
Familiarity with resident assessments, care planning, medication administration, and clinical documentation.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage changing resident care needs.
Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with nursing standards, facility policies, and applicable regulations.
Supervise and coordinate nursing assistants' daily activities to ensure quality resident care.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments safely and accurately.
Monitor residents' health conditions, vital signs, symptoms, and responses to medications and treatments.
Report significant changes in residents' conditions, adverse reactions, and incidents to the appropriate supervisor or physician.
Coordinate with physicians regarding care plans, treatments, rehabilitation needs, and medical progress.
Assist physicians during examinations and treatments and prepare necessary equipment and supplies.
Complete resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, including orientation and required documentation.
Maintain accurate nursing notes, medical records, medication records, treatment plans, and reports.
Receive and document physician orders according to facility policies and regulations.
Ensure adequate availability of medications, medical supplies, and nursing equipment and report shortages.
Participate in developing, implementing, and reviewing individualized care and discharge plans.
Conduct nursing rounds and communicate resident information to the healthcare team.
Support quality assurance initiatives, facility inspections, and compliance activities.
Protect residents' confidential information and uphold their rights, dignity, and privacy.
Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, sound clinical judgment, and effective communication.
Perform other nursing-related duties as assigned.
Special Requirements
Every other weekend and rotating holiday coverage are required.