Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care

Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care

Pay: $55.00 – $69.00 per hour (varies by experience and shift)
Location: Fort Dodge, KS 67843
Schedule: 5x 8-hour shifts or 3x 12-hour shifts; day, evening, night, or rotating; as scheduled
Start: Upon request
Job Type: Contract (local and travel candidates welcome)
Pay Frequency: Weekly pay

About the Role

ShareSTAFF is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for contract assignments at a state-operated long-term care facility serving veterans in Fort Dodge, KS. In this role, you will provide skilled nursing care to a primarily geriatric resident population, including residents receiving long-term skilled nursing care, short-term post-acute rehabilitation, and memory care. You will complete nursing assessments, administer medications, document in the EMR, oversee the medication room, and coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapy services, and the broader multidisciplinary team. This is a meaningful opportunity to support those who have served, in a smaller, mission-focused setting where you can build lasting relationships with residents and their families.

What We Offer

Weekly pay - every week, on time
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
Tax-free housing and meal stipends for travel assignments
Travel reimbursement
Referral bonuses - earn extra when you refer a fellow healthcare professional
Dedicated recruiter support before, during, and after your assignment
Extension opportunities and access to new assignments nationwide

What You'll Do

Provide skilled nursing care to long-term care, short-term rehab, and memory care residents
Complete nursing assessments on admission and at the cadence required by resident condition and facility policy
Administer medications and treatments as ordered (oral, IV, intramuscular, subcutaneous); oversee the medication room
Document all care and resident responses in the facility's electronic medical record at the time services are rendered
Plan and carry out nursing interventions consistent with the plan of care; recognize and respond to changes in resident condition
Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapy services, social work, dietary, and other team members
Serve as shift leader when assigned, providing oversight to LPNs, CNAs, and other nursing staff; make work assignments for the unit
Respond to medical emergencies and participate in code response per facility protocols
Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment that supports resident dignity, autonomy, and quality of life

What You Bring - Required

Active, unrestricted Kansas Registered Nurse (RN) license, Kansas temporary permit, or compact state RN license with authority to practice in Kansas as recognized by the Kansas State Board of Nursing
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Minimum one (1) year of recent RN experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, geriatric care, or comparable post-acute setting
Ability to work 5x 8-hour or 3x 12-hour shifts, including day, evening, night, or rotating schedules as scheduled
Must be able to complete pre-placement requirements, including a drug screen approved by the Kansas Department of Administration

What You Bring - Preferred

Two or more years of long-term care, skilled nursing, or geriatric nursing experience
Experience with memory care or dementia-trained nursing practices
Experience caring for veteran populations or in a state-operated healthcare facility
Charge nurse or shift leader experience overseeing LPNs and CNAs
Familiarity with PointClickCare, MatrixCare, or other long-term care EMR systems
Experience with MDS (Minimum Data Set), care planning, and CMS long-term care regulations
BSN or higher degree

About ShareSTAFF

ShareSTAFF connects nursing and allied health professionals with travel and contract assignments at hospitals, state facilities, and healthcare organizations nationwide. With more than a decade of experience, we specialize in matching skilled clinicians with assignments where they can make a real impact on patient care. Our healthcare division supports nurses, dietitians, and allied health professionals across acute care, skilled nursing, long-term care, behavioral health, corrections, and allied health specialties.

How to Apply

Ready to bring your long-term care nursing expertise to a setting where you can make a real difference in residents' lives? Click "Apply Now" below or contact our recruiting team to discuss this opportunity. Local Kansas candidates are encouraged to apply.

ShareSTAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. ShareSTAFF participates in E-Verify; employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. #hcco1 #zr