Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care

Company: Talent4Health
Location: Augusta
Posted on: March 23, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Maine. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Long Term Care - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/13/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel 2 years ltc/snf exp required Unit RN Memory Care/LTC Unit Type LTC/SNF Shift Notes 7P-7A; Every Other Weekend rotation Unit Overview - Beds/Residents: 120 - EMR: MyUnity Staffing Ratios Current (during COVID outbreak shortage): - RN/LPN: - Days: 1:38 - Nights: 1:38 (low acuity baseline) - Medication Aides: - 1 on AM, 1 on PM - CNA: - Days: 1:9 - Nights: 1:19 Typical (preferred staffing): - 2 nurses per “Neighborhood” (~1:19) - 5–6 CNAs per Neighborhood (~1:6–8) - Generally well-staffed outside of outbreak periods Patient Population - Moderate to severe Alzheimer’s patients - Deconditioned rehab patients - 5 comfort care beds (travelers usually not assigned) Job Duties - 14–17 admissions/month, rare discharges - Daily responsibilities include: - Rounding & documentation - Passing restricted meds (e.g., narcotics) - Diabetic assessments - Fall assessments - Monthly assessments - Supervising CNAs - Assisting with meals (high dysphagia population) - Treatments: Rare Requirements - Certifications: BLS - Experience: LTC required Leadership & Support - Charge Nurse / Team Lead each shift - Managers available on-call - Physician available after hours (on-call) Interdisciplinary Team Work closely with: - PT / OT / SLP - Case Managers - Social Workers - Dieticians Respiratory / Equipment - No RT on-site - Nurses manage all treatments - Equipment includes: - Oxygen therapy - CPAP / BiPAP - Rare use of nebs; occasional inhalers Pharmacy - Off-site pharmacy - Medication dispensing system in use Scheduling - Shift: 12 hours (6:45 AM/PM – 7:15) - Schedule: Created 6 weeks in advance - Manager tries to honor traveler preferences - Overtime available Work Requirements - Weekend: Every other - Holidays: Rotating with permanent staff - Call/Standby: None - Floating: Yes - Between neighborhoods - Occasionally to comfort care Dress Code - Any clean, professional scrubs - No logos or camouflage Orientation - 2 days MyUnity EMR training - 2 days unit orientation - Additional time if needed Infection Control - No separate COVID unit - PPE: N95 required - COVID Vaccine: Required (State of Maine mandate by Oct 1) About Talent4Health A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US. With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for! Why Choose us? When it comes to choosing a recruitment agency, it’s imperative to consider what all they have to offer. 1. Proficiency: Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates. 2. Personalized service: We understand that every candidate is unique, and we work closely with each one to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs. 3. Consistency: We are devoted to offer dependable recruitment solutions for our candidates, and we are always a phone call away for all their questions or concerns. 4. Comprehensive care: Our healthcare recruitment team works for different specialties, so there is a job for everyone. If this is all that excites you, do visit http://www.talent4health.com today!

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