From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 23, 2026Sources
The short version
A travel RN long-term care listing here posted a weekly pay range around $1,723, which gives you a number to anchor your rate conversation.
For travel nursesSources
As of 2026-08Source: talents.vaia.comThe PRN Charge Nurse posting for RN or LPN advertises a sign-on bonus, though the amount is not published.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: sanfordcareers.comCharge nurse work is available on a PRN basis, so you can pick up leadership shifts without committing to a full schedule.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: sanfordcareers.com
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$32.00/hr
Local contract RN Long-Term Care/SNF hourly rate in Elk Horn, IA
As of 2026-09
- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus offered for PRN Charge Nurse - RN / LPN (amount not specified)
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Travel RN - LTC weekly pay range
As of 2026-08
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staff turnover and leadership instability
- A former CNA noted high turnover in nursing leadership, experiencing one administrator and three directors of nursing during an 18-month tenure.
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As of 2018-09-06Source: indeed.com- Staffing shortages and team stress
- Staff appreciated the residents but reported recurring short-staffing and frequent employee turnover that created a stressful, serious environment.
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As of 2019-11-21Source: indeed.com- Resident care dedication
- Employees highlighted staff dedication to residents and reported efforts by leadership to improve inter-team communication.
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As of 2019-09-24Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Former staff described recurring short-staffing and heavy turnover, including one CNA who worked under one administrator and three directors of nursing in 18 months — ask in your interview how long the current DON has been in the chair.
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As of 2018-09-06 · 2019-11-21Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Current openings at Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehab
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Salem-Lutheran-Homes/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2018-09-06
- sanfordcareers.com/elk-horn-ia/prn-charge-nurse-rn-lpn/DD870A4ED87C40738DA45CA10182AE48/job
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/salem-lutheran-homes-rehab-center/rn-long-term-care-ltc-139088507
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-08
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