Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Long Term Care

KMG Healthcare; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

KMG Healthcare is seeking an LPN for a 13-week night contract in Lincoln, NE, caring for patients in long-term care, transitional care, and rehab units. Schedule features three 12-hour shifts, a 36-hour weekly guarantee, and a light weekend requirement.

Local pay is $44.00/hr with about $1,584 weekly. Travel pay totals $50/hr (includes a $33/hr tax-free stipend) and requires 50+ miles from Lincoln. Weekly pay and potential extension offer stability.

Qualifications

• Active Nebraska LPN license (or compact).
• At least 2 years of LPN experience.
• IV administration experience required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care including activities of daily living.
• Start and manage IVs; perform wound care and catheter management.
• Administer medications per facility policy and Nebraska nursing regulations.
• Recognize and report changes in condition to the RN and care team.

Skills

IV experience

Bedside care

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

LPN license (Nebraska)

Tools

Sunrise charting

Job description

LPN – Long Term Care & Rehab | Nights | Local & Travel Contracts | Lincoln, NE

Whether you live in the Lincoln area or are looking for your next travel assignment, we have a 13-week night-shift contract for you. Join a respected rehabilitation and long-term care hospital in Lincoln, caring for patients across long-term care, transitional care, and acute rehab units.

Pay:

• Local candidates: $44.00/hr W-2, about $1,584/week
• Travel candidates: $17.00/hr W-2 plus a $33.00/hr tax-free stipend based on GSA rates ($50/hr total, about $1,800/week). Must have a permanent residence 50+ miles from Lincoln to qualify for the stipend.

Why you’ll like this assignment:

• 36-hour weekly guarantee
• Three 12-hour shifts a week, with four days off
• Light weekend requirement: only 2 weekends every 6 weeks
• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• 13-week contract starting 11/16/2026, with extension possible

Schedule:

• Nights: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM (3x12)
• 2 weekends required every 6 weeks
• Shifts are scheduled by the facility and are not blocked
• Orientation at the Lincoln or Omaha campus, depending on start date

Units and ratios:

• Long-term care units (VAU/TCU/ECN) and Acute Rehab (AR)
• AR & VAU: 1:5–7
• TCU: 1:7–10
• ECN: 1:24

What you’ll do:

• Provide bedside care, including personal hygiene and activities of daily living
• Start and manage IVs, and perform skilled procedures such as wound care and catheter management
• Administer medications and treatments per facility policy and Nebraska nursing regulations
• Recognize and report changes in condition to the RN and care team
• Respond to emergencies within your LPN scope of practice
• Collaborate with RNs, CNAs, and providers on individualized care plans
• Supervise and delegate to CNAs and support staff
• Document care accurately and on time in Sunrise

What you need:

• Active Nebraska LPN license (or multistate compact license)
• 2+ recent years of LPN experience
• IV experience (required)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Ability to pass a background check and facility health screenings

Nice to have:

• Ventilator experience
• Long-term care, transitional care, or rehab experience
• Experience with Sunrise charting

Good to know:

• The facility may cancel up to 3 shifts per 13-week contract without penalty or guarantee pay
• 3 or more call-outs during the contract will result in termination
• Clean, professional scrubs required

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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