Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Long Term Care Job

HealthForce; Skowhegan (ME); On-site; USD 33,306 - 35,262; Full time

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for a travel assignment in Skowhegan, Maine. This 7-week contract requires 36 hours per week with 3x12-hour shifts, starting 08/03/2026 and paying $732–$775 weekly in a skilled nursing facility focused on long‑term resident care.

Responsibilities include medication administration, resident monitoring, ADLs assistance, and collaboration with the care team to maintain safety, regulatory compliance, and a therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in Maine.
• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing settings preferred.
• Ability to work 3x12-hour day shifts.
• Eligible for travel assignments (temporary assignment).

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per the plan of care.
• Monitor residents’ health status, document vital signs, and report changes to the care team.
• Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, and personal care.
• Document accurately and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure safety, infection control, and a clean, therapeutic environment; respond promptly to resident needs.
• Provide timely updates to the supervising nurse and participate in care planning as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

LPN license Maine

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse – Long Term Care in Skowhegan, Maine. This travel temporary assignment starts 08/03/2026 and runs for 7 contract weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $732 to $775 per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is 3x12-hour days. The setting is a skilled nursing facility focused on long-term resident care.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $732–$775 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 7 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour days
• Start date: 08/03/2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per the plan of care
• Monitor residents’ health status, document vital signs, and report changes to the care team
• Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, and personal care
• Document accurately and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
• Ensure safety, infection control, and a clean, therapeutic environment; respond promptly to resident needs
• Provide timely updates to the supervising nurse and participate in care planning as needed

Requirements

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in Maine
• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program
• Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing settings preferred
• Ability to work 3x12-hour day shifts
• Eligible for travel assignments (temporary assignment)