Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care - $1,948 per week in Lincoln, NE
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Long-Term Care Location: Lincoln, NE
Agency: Magnet Medical Pay: $1,948 per week Shift Information:
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 14 Weeks Start Date:
2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with
Magnet Medical to find a qualified Long-Term Care RN in Lincoln,
Nebraska, 68510! As a Long Term Care Registered Nurse (RN), you
will provide specialized nursing care to residents in long-term
care settings, focusing on managing chronic conditions, promoting
quality of life, and ensuring the overall well-being of elderly or
chronically ill patients. Key Responsibilities: Patient Assessment
and Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents'
health status, including physical examinations, medication
histories, and psychosocial needs. Develop individualized care
plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, addressing
residents' medical, social, and emotional needs. Medication
Administration and Management: Administer medications and
treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to medication
schedules and dosage instructions. Monitor residents for medication
side effects, therapeutic responses, and changes in health status,
reporting findings to healthcare providers. Wound Care and Chronic
Disease Management: Provide wound care, including assessment,
cleaning, dressing changes, and monitoring wound healing progress.
Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and
respiratory diseases through ongoing assessment, education, and
coordination of care. Patient and Family Education: Educate
residents and their families about health conditions, treatment
plans, and self-care techniques to promote independence and improve
outcomes. Provide guidance on nutrition, exercise, medication
management, and lifestyle modifications tailored to residents'
needs. Psychosocial Support and Advocacy: Offer emotional support
and advocacy for residents, addressing their psychosocial needs and
facilitating access to supportive services and resources. Promote a
positive living environment that respects residents' dignity,
autonomy, and rights. Documentation and Communication: Maintain
accurate and timely documentation of nursing assessments,
interventions, and resident progress in electronic health records
(EHRs). Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team
members, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and
caregivers, to coordinate care plans and ensure continuity of care.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance: Participate in quality
assurance programs, audits, and regulatory compliance activities to
uphold standards of care and ensure adherence to state and federal
regulations. Implement infection control measures and safety
protocols to maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and
visitors. Care Coordination and Transitional Care: Coordinate care
transitions for residents moving between acute care hospitals,
rehabilitation facilities, and long-term care settings. Collaborate
with discharge planners and community resources to facilitate
seamless transitions and optimize continuity of care. 5 Benefits of
Travel Nursing Different healthcare facilities may have varying
levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings
exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to
your technological literacy. Different regions may incorporate
alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these
diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient
care. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel
nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in
their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. In times of
public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in
vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other
initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities.
Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties.
You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your
preferred niche or specialty. Requirements Required for Onboarding
BLS Competency Exam 29227639EXPTEMP
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