Travel Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Job

Healthforce; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a 13-week travel assignment in a short-term acute care hospital in Sonora, CA. The role offers 40 hours per week, a 5x8 day shift (8:00 AM–4:30 PM), and starts on 10/12/2026.

Requires CA LPN license, BLS, and at least two years of nursing experience; HS/GED (Bachelor’s preferred). EPIC and hospice experience are preferred; weekend availability and a valid driver’s license are a plus.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in California
• BLS Health Care Provider certification
• Minimum of two years nursing experience
• HS/GED required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
• Ability to work in a short-term acute care travel assignment; weekend availability
• EPIC experience and hospice experience preferred
• Driver’s license preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care under supervision of RN or MD
• Assist in planning and providing patient care; develop interdisciplinary plan of care
• Perform clinical procedures (phlebotomy, injections, medications) within scope
• Maintain aseptic technique for dressings and wound care; monitor patient condition
• Coordinate rounding and visits; assist in discharge planning and education
• Restock supplies and keep clinical areas neat and orderly
• On-call duties may be assigned based on location and agency needs

Skills

LPN/LVN license

BLS Certified

EPIC experience

Weekend availability

Travel nursing

Education

High School Education/GED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) needed for a travel assignment in a short-term acute care setting located in Sonora, California. Start date 10/12/2026 for a 13-week assignment with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Weekly pay ranges from $1,375 to $1,413, with a 5x8 day shift (8:00 AM–4:30 PM). This travel opportunity requires an active LPN license in the state of practice and the ability to work weekend shifts as part of the schedule.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,375 - $1,413 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days (8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
• Start date: 10/12/2026
• Work setting: Short-term acute care hospital, travel assignment

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care to assigned patients under supervision of an RN or MD, according to established policy
• Participate in planning for and provision of patient care; assist in developing a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care
• Perform clinical procedures within scope (e.g., phlebotomy, injections, drug screens) and administer medications
• Maintain aseptic technique for dressings, wound care, and related treatments; monitor and report changes in patient condition
• Coordinate rounding and visits, assist in discharge planning, and deliver patient education per plan of care
• Restock and reorder supplies as needed; maintain neat, orderly clinical areas
• On-call duties may be assigned based on location and agency needs

Requirements

• Valid LPN/LVN license in the state of practice (California required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification (required)
• At least two years of recent nursing experience in the field
• Education: High School Education/GED required; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred
• Ability to work in a short-term acute care travel assignment; weekend availability
• EPIC experience and recent hospice experience are preferred
• Valid driver’s license preferred

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to accelerate start
• Weekly pay processing with standard payroll options
• Ongoing scheduling support and assignment coordination

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.