Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

Healthforce; Elkins (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Travel support

13-week contract

Night shifts

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a travel assignment in Elkins, West Virginia. This 13-week contract starts on 11/02/2026 and offers 24 guaranteed hours per week on a 3x12-hour night shift (19:00–07:00) in a long-term care setting.

The role requires active LPN licensure in good standing (WV or eligible), strong communication, and reliable documentation. Weekly pay ranges from $1,139 to $1,152, with every other weekend included in the schedule, and recruiter support

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in good standing (WV or eligible)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within LPN scope
• Administer prescribed medications and document administration
• Perform routine nursing assessments and monitor vital signs
• Support activities of daily living and mobility
• Collaborate with RNs and interdisciplinary team; communicate changes clearly
• Maintain infection control and follow medication safety protocols

Skills

Night shift readiness

Team communication

Accurate documentation

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a focus in long-term care is invited to pursue a travel assignment in Elkins, West Virginia. The position is a 13-week contract starting on 11/02/2026, offering 24 guaranteed hours per week on a night shift schedule of 3 x 12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00). Weekly pay ranges from $1,139 to $1,152. The role is in a long-term care nursing setting, and the assignment requires coverage of every other weekend as part of the schedule.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,139–$1,152 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 24 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour nights (19:00–07:00)
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Setting: Long-term care (LTC) nursing environment
• Schedule note: Every other weekend required; 2 shifts / 4 shifts schedule

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to residents within the LPN scope of practice, including comfort measures and monitoring.
• Administer prescribed medications and document administration accurately in patient records.
• Perform routine nursing assessments, monitor vital signs, and respond to changes in resident condition.
• Support activities of daily living for residents and assist with mobility, transfers, and safety.
• Collaborate with registered nurses and the interdisciplinary team; communicate changes promptly and document clearly.
• Maintain infection control practices, adhere to medication safety protocols, and follow facility policies and state regulations.

Requirements

• Active LPN license in good standing ( WV or eligible per state requirements)
• Ability to work night shifts and 12-hour schedule
• Comfortable working in a long-term care setting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; accurate documentation
• Willingness to work every other weekend and fulfill the assigned schedule
• Ability to pass standard background check and drug screening

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Dedicated assignment support and ongoing communications during the contract
• Weekly pay, with a defined per-week range
• 13-week contract duration with potential for extension consideration

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.