Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

Healthforce; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Recruiter support

24/7 recruiter support

Credentialing assistance

Ongoing assignment support

Job summary

Healthforce in Orono, Maine, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a travel assignment in a long-term care facility. The 7-week engagement starts 11/02/2026, with 36 guaranteed hours per week and 3x12-hour shifts from 06:30 to 19:00.

Responsibilities include direct nursing care, med administration,Vital signs monitoring, and resident mobility assistance. Requires active Maine LPN license; LTC experience preferred. Staffing support provided throughout the assignment.

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license to practice in Maine.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents per individualized care plans.
• Administer prescribed medications and document medication administration.
• Monitor residents’ vital signs and clinical status; escalate changes to the supervising RN.
• Assist with activities of daily living and resident mobility.
• Maintain accurate charting and care documentation in the resident record.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safety, quality of care, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Active LPN license

LTC experience

12-hour shifts

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care in Orono, Maine, United States. This travel temporary assignment starts 11/02/2026 and runs for 7 weeks. Earn $1,287 to $1,371 per week with 36 guaranteed hours. Shift is 3x12-hour days (06:30–19:00) in a long-term care nursing home setting.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,287–$1,371 per week


• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week


• Contract duration: 7 weeks


• Shift: 3x12-hour days (06:30–19:00)


• Start date: 11/02/2026


• Setting: Long-term care nursing home (LTC)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents per individualized care plans


• Administer prescribed medications and document medication administration


• Monitor residents’ vital signs and clinical status; escalate changes to the supervising RN


• Assist with activities of daily living and resident mobility


• Maintain accurate charting and care documentation in the resident record


• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safety, quality of care, and regulatory compliance

Requirements

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license to practice in Maine


• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing settings preferred
  
• Ability to perform 12-hour shifts in a travel assignment


• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills


• Willingness to adhere to facility policies and infection control practices

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours on assignment


• Travel assignment support from a dedicated recruiter


• 24/7 recruiter and travel support


• Credentialing and onboarding assistance


• Ongoing assignment support throughout the engagement

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.