Registered Nurse - Long Term Care
Location: Claremont, NH
Start Date: 01-27-2026
End Date: 04-28-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Varied schedule (may include weekends), primarily 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Evening shift; 40 hours/week guaranteed. Must be willing to float to units where experienced.
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $43 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Observe residents continuously and report changes in physical or mental status to supervisors and physicians
- Accurately receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders and communicate updates during shift change
- Administer medications and treatments and maintain timely electronic MAR/TAR documentation
- Order and maintain unit pharmaceuticals and ensure controlled substance procedures are followed
- Supervise LNAs, assign and evaluate nursing staff, and assist with direct care as needed
- Perform wound care, manage wound VACs, and administer gastrostomy/jejunostomy feedings and oxygen per policy
- Manage admissions, discharges, and transfers with complete documentation and notifications
- Complete 24-hour unit reports, review new orders, and maintain communication with Nurse Manager/DON about resident issues
- Support infection control practices and maintain a safe, hazard-free unit environment
- Communicate effectively with physicians, residents, and families to resolve concerns and obtain consents when necessary
- Assist with orientation and education of new staff and participate in mandatory training and meetings
Qualifications
- Active New Hampshire RN license required and must be in-hand at time of submission (Compact allowed)
- Minimum 3+ years current nursing experience (experience must be recent and within the last 6 months)
- BLS (AHA) certification required
- IV certification required or willingness to obtain IV certification during onboarding
- COVID-19 vaccination required (declinations/exemptions are not accepted)
- Ability to float to units where experienced and willingness to work the assigned evening shift
- Own transportation required due to rural location and limited housing/public transit options
- Locals residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be accepted (per facility policy)
- Submission package: resume, skills checklist (within last year), 2 supervisory references from last 2 years, and active certifications
Education
- Active RN license in New Hampshire (required)
- Nursing diploma, ADN or BSN preferred (degree should align with state licensure requirements)
Knowledge & Skills
- Medication administration and safe controlled substance handling
- Electronic MAR/TAR documentation and accurate charting
- Patient assessment and clinical observation skills
- Wound care expertise, including wound VAC management
- IV therapy administration and monitoring
- Gastrostomy/jejunostomy feedings and oxygen therapy
- Infection control practices and unit oversight
- Leadership skills: supervising LNAs, unit/charge nurse responsibilities, and staff education
- Strong communication with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to manage admissions/discharges/transfers and maintain unit workflows
Benefits
- Join a supportive team that values your clinical judgment and leadership
- Opportunities to lead units and supervise LNAs—grow your leadership resume
- Hands-on experience with wound care, IV therapy, gastrostomy/jejunostomy feedings and wound VACs
- Licensure support and clear submission requirements to keep you compliant
- Meaningful work in a close-knit, community-run facility where residents matter
- Flexible scheduling and the chance to float and broaden your skills
- Structured orientation and ongoing education opportunities
- Professional connections in rural NH healthcare and exposure to SNF/ICF/Medicare workflows
Travel Perks: Explore Claremont, NH
This is a rural New Hampshire assignment in Sullivan County near Unity/Claremont — perfect for outdoorsy travelers. Explore scenic riverfront trails and local parks, enjoy nearby hiking (including regional trails and ridgelines), discover small-town New England charm with historic downtowns and local eateries, and take a weekend trip into the Lakes Region or a roughly 2-hour drive to Boston for museums, theaters, and big-city dining. If you like quiet evenings, starry skies and easy access to nature between shifts, this area is a great fit.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Long Term Care? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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