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Travel Registered Nurse LTC Job

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Dubuque, Iowa

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Eligibility
RN

Posted Sep 17

Location

Dubuque, Iowa

$1,614–$1,647/week

Schedule and commitments

Term
Travel

Pay and benefits

Against the board
Below most Iowa travel postingsIowa travel postings that state pay run $1,870/week to $2,750/week, the middle half $2,050/week to $2,560/week, across 86 postings.

Do you qualify?

License
Active Registered Nurse license in Iowa (or eligibility for licensure) Check your license
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience
Minimum 1 year of RN experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
Also asks
Ability to work the day shift (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) in a fast-paced LTC setting
Also asks
Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills
Also asks
Ability to pass background check and TB screening

What's around it?

In Dubuque, IA· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 13% below the US average

Median rent
$948/mo
Household income
$65,845/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
Staffing partner
Healthforce

See Dubuque, IA

From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

Overview

Registered Nurse – Long-Term Care (LTC) travel assignment in Dubuque, IA. Start date 09/28/2026 for a weeks-long assignment with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Weekly pay range: $1,614–$1,647 per week. Day shift, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Setting: LTC - Nursing Home. This is a travel, temporary assignment.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $1,614–$1,647 per week
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  • Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
  • Contract duration: several weeks (travel assignment)
  • Shift: Day shift, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Start date: 09/28/2026
  • Setting: Long-term care (LTC) - Nursing Home
  • Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment

Responsibilities

  • Provide bedside nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting, including routine assessments and monitoring.
  • Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; document changes and responses accurately.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and update individualized care plans; participate in rounds and family communications.
  • Perform nursing procedures, manage wound care, and support activities of daily living as appropriate.
  • Uphold patient safety through falls prevention, infection control, and compliance with facility policies.
  • Maintain thorough, compliant charting in the electronic health record and communicate changes promptly to the care team.

Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse license in Iowa (or eligibility for licensure)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Minimum 1 year of RN experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred
  • Ability to work the day shift (6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) in a fast-paced LTC setting
  • Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills
  • Ability to pass background check and TB screening

Benefits and Support

  • Assignment-specific recruiter and 24/7 travel support
  • Onboarding and orientation assistance
  • Orientation and ongoing clinical support during the assignment
  • Housing options or housing assistance where available

Find more opportunities

If you are interested in other RN openings, you can explore additional opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Application details and notices

Pay disclaimer rule

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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On your path

Travel Nursing depends on where your license works. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.

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