American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Kalispell, Montana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Long Term Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN with LTC-CIP certification for a long-term care infection prevention role requiring 2-3 years of infection control experience.
Responsibilities
- Work in a skilled nursing and long-term care facility focusing on infection prevention and control
- Unit serves both long-term and short-term care residents with a census of 94
- Day shifts, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with flexible scheduling
- No weekend or on-call requirements
- Holiday coverage is not required; holidays are off
- No floating between units
- Uses Meditech, Point Click Care, and SharePoint for charting, and Pyxis for medication dispensing
- One week of orientation with the Infection Prevention Supervisor, with additional training as needed
- Key responsibilities include quality/chart reviews, auditing, outbreak investigation, and staff support
- Will help build and standardize an infection prevention program for the facility
- Expected to conduct training and possible onboarding of new infection preventionists
- Work includes gap analysis, regulatory compliance, and antimicrobial stewardship
- Support provided by an educator and Director of Nursing
- Scrub color is flexible; any color is allowed
- Employee parking is available
- All time-off requests require nurse manager approval
Requirements
- Active RN or LPN license in MT or compact state
- LTC-CIP (Long-Term Care Certification in Infection Prevention) required
- Minimum 2-3 years of infection prevention experience required
- In-depth knowledge of standard and transmission-based precautions, infection control protocols, and outbreak management
- Experience with surveillance, data analysis, and infection reporting
- Familiarity with Meditech, Point Click Care, SharePoint, and Pyxis preferred
- Understanding of federal and state infection control regulations
- First-time travelers will not be considered
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-648070. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
