LVN, Travel

Wellpath; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance and dependent Schlo

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with

Company paid life insurance

HSA (Tax free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program with gym memberships

Discounted home and auto loan rates

Job summary

Wellpath seeks a licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join traveling nursing teams across California. The role supports patient care within correctional settings and operates under Registered Nurse supervision, adapting to varied clinical environments.

Candidates must hold an active California LVN license and have 1+ year of clinic experience, with willingness to travel 100% of the time. Pay ranges depend on site and experience, with 12-hour shifts common.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• One year or more clinic experience required.
• Willing and able to travel 100% of the time.
• Active LVN license in the states of practice.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessment and care under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and perform diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Document nursing encounters and relay information to providers and staff.
• Support daily clinical operations and assist with procedures as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Travel willingness

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Graduate from accredited School of Nursing

Job description

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Why Us

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

How you make a difference

The LVN Travel supports the delivery of patient care within assigned correctional healthcare settings as part of a traveling team. This role assists with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care under the supervision of Registered Nurses. The position guides patient teaching and clinical activities based on demonstrated competencies and scope of practice. This role adapts to different clinical environments while supporting safe, compliant, and consistent care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessment, care planning, and implementation of individualized treatment programs under RN supervision.
• Administer medications, obtain diagnostic tests, and carry out medical plans according to practitioner orders and protocols.
• Provide clinical care and respond to health emergencies using established procedures, safety techniques, and standard precautions.
• Document nursing encounters and communicate patient information to healthcare providers and staff.
• Support daily clinical operations, including controlled substance counts and assisting with procedures as needed.

Additional Details

Travel LVN opportunities with Wellpath are primarily based in California, with current needs at sites such as Shasta, Placer, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno. Assignments can vary by location, but most shifts are 12-hour days or nights, with some 8-hour options and weekend rotations depending on the site.

Candidates must hold an active California nursing license in good standing and have at least three years of nursing experience; correctional experience is preferred but not required. Overall, this role is best suited for nurses who are adaptable, team-oriented, and comfortable stepping into diverse correctional environments to support patient care where it’s needed most.

Pay Range: Pay is based on experience. LVN's range from $40-45 per hour and RN's range from: $55-63 per hour

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

• One (1) or more years clinic experience required
• Must be willing and able to travel 100% of the time.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within the states of practice
• Current CPR certification

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all.

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